Criticism of Fundamental Duties

Fundamental Duties

Although people’s rights and obligations are intimately intertwined, the original constitution only included fundamental rights and not fundamental duties. In other words, the Constitution’s founders did not believe it was important to include the citizens’ fundamental responsibilities in the document. They did, however, include the state’s responsibilities in the constitution as a directive element of state policy. The core responsibilities were introduced later in 1976. In 2002, a new fundamental responsibility was added....

11 Fundamental duties

Every citizen of India has the duty, according to Article 51-A,...

Background to Fundamental Duties

On the proposal of the Swaran Singh Committee, the 42nd Amendment of 1976 introduced Part IV-A and Article 51-A.Fundamental obligations cannot be enforced through the use of writs. The fundamental duties are characterized as citizens’ moral duty to assist, encourage patriotism, and defend the constitution’s unity....

Importance of Fundamental Duties- Part IV- A

Fundamental Duties are an important part of fundamental rights:...

Criticism of Fundamental Duties

Critiques have described the Fundamental Duties as a code of moral precepts because of their non-justifiable character and inclusion of the same in the constitution was described as superfluous.  Some duties were described to be vague, ambiguous, and also difficult to understand. Many other important duties like family planning, paying taxes, etc. are not covered.  Inclusion in the form of an appendage to Part IV of the Constitution has reduced its importance....

Important Facts about Fundamental Duties

The following are important points on the facts of fundamental duties:...

UPSC Questions Related to Fundamental Duties

Q 1. Which committee recommends adding Fundamental duties to the constitution?...