Article 14Equality before the lawThe state cannot deny anyone equality before the law or equal protection of the laws.
Article 15No discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birthThe state cannot discriminate against you only because of religion, caste, sex, race, or where you were born.
Article 16Equality of opportunity in public employmentEvery citizen has an equal chance at any government job.
Article 17Abolition of untouchabilityUntouchability is abolished. Practising it in any form is a punishable offence.
Article 18Abolition of titlesThe state cannot grant titles other than military or academic ones; citizens cannot accept foreign titles.
Article 19(1)(a)Freedom of speech and expressionEvery citizen has the right to speak, write, paint, post and protest peacefully.
Article 19(1)(d)+(e)Move freely and reside anywhere in IndiaEvery citizen can travel, live and settle anywhere within India.
Article 19(1)(g)Right to practise any profession, trade or businessEvery citizen can choose their profession or run a lawful business.
Article 21Right to life and personal libertyNo one can take away your life or personal liberty except through fair, just and reasonable procedure.
Article 21ARight to free education (ages 6–14)Every child between 6 and 14 has the right to free and compulsory education.
Article 22Protection against arrest and detentionIf you are arrested, you must be told the reason, allowed a lawyer, and produced before a magistrate within 24 hours.
Article 20Protection in respect of conviction for offencesNo retrospective punishment, no double jeopardy, no being forced to bear witness against yourself.
Article 23Prohibition of human trafficking and forced labourTrafficking, begar (forced labour) and any form of forced labour are crimes.
Article 24Prohibition of child labour in hazardous jobsChildren below 14 cannot be employed in factories, mines, or any hazardous work.
Article 25Freedom of conscience and free profession of religionEvery person can freely follow, practise and propagate their religion.
Article 29Protection of interests of minoritiesAny group with its own language, script or culture has the right to preserve it.
Article 30Right of minorities to establish educational institutionsReligious or linguistic minorities can set up and run their own schools and colleges.
Article 32Right to constitutional remedies (Supreme Court)If any fundamental right is violated, you can go directly to the Supreme Court.
Article 226High Court writ jurisdictionHigh Courts have wider writ powers than the Supreme Court — for fundamental rights AND any other legal right.
Article 39AEqual justice and free legal aidThe state must provide free legal aid to those who cannot afford a lawyer.
Article 41Right to work, education and public assistanceThe state must, within its means, secure work, education and assistance in unemployment, old age, sickness or disablement.
Article 51AFundamental dutiesEvery citizen has duties — respect the Constitution, the flag and the anthem; protect the environment; promote harmony.