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The Constitution of India

1950 · Government of India · 448 sections

The supreme law of India, adopted on 26 November 1949 and effective 26 January 1950. Lays down fundamental rights, directive principles, and the framework of governance.

Most-invoked sections
Constitution · Art. 14

Equality before law

The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.

Constitution · Art. 19

Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.

All citizens have the right to freedom of speech and expression, to assemble peaceably, to form associations, to move freely, to reside, and to practise any profession or carry on any occupation, trade or business, subject to reasonable restrictions.

Constitution · Art. 21

Protection of life and personal liberty

No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.

Constitution · Art. 32

Constitutional remedies

The right to move the Supreme Court by appropriate proceedings for the enforcement of the rights conferred by Part III is itself a fundamental right.

Constitution · Art. 226

Power of High Courts to issue writs

Notwithstanding anything in Article 32, every High Court shall have power to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for any other purpose.

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