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Aditya Chaudhary

1 year ago

Indian Polity Fundamental Duties Constitution

What are the fundamental duties of citizens as enshrined in the Indian Constitution, and how have they been interpreted by the judiciary in specific landmark cases?

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Binod Raj Parekh
1 year ago

The Fundamental Duties of citizens in India are detailed in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution. They were inserted by the 42nd Amendment in 1976 and enumerate the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. Some of these duties include respecting the symbols of national importance, like the National Flag and the National Anthem, striving towards excellence in all spheres, protecting public property, and more.

Landmark cases where these duties have been interpreted include the Javed vs State of Haryana case, which dealt with the unseating of elected representatives failing to adhere to their Fundamental Duties, as well as the AIIMS Students Union vs AIIMS case, which discussed the significance of these duties within the context of citizens' conduct.

For more detailed insights, one could peruse the judgements on Indian Kanoon or the official Supreme Court of India website.

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Chitranjan Fakaruddin Bala
1 year ago

This is a very pertinent question. What could be the implications if these duties are legally enforceable?
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Zeeshan Dhaliwal
1 year ago

Great question! It'd be helpful to explore how the judiciary has applied these duties in environmental cases as well.
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Aruna Oladele
1 year ago

Indeed, Fundamental Duties are often overshadowed by Fundamental Rights. It's interesting to reflect on their importance in today's context.
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Matthew John
1 year ago

Thank you for raising this topic, we often forget our duties amidst talking about our rights.
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Chinedu
1 year ago

Could you also elaborate on how these Fundamental Duties impact legal education in India?
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