Indian Constitution and Foreigners’ Rights
The Constitution of India guarantees the rights of foreigners without prejudice against any individual. These are meant to spread the concept of political democracy. They defend the people’s freedoms and liberties against state authority’s encroachment.
Here’s a brief overview of the articles in the Indian constitution that safeguard foreigners’ rights and freedom tabulated below:
Article Number | Description |
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Foreigners’ Rights in Indian Constitution |
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Article 14 | Legal equality and equal protection under the law. |
Article 20 | Protection in respect of conviction for offenses. |
Article 21 | Protection of life and liberty. |
Article 21(A) | Right to primary education. |
Article 22 | Protection against arrest and imprisonment in certain circumstances. |
Article 23 | Prohibition of human trafficking and forced labor. |
Article 24 | Prohibition of child labor in factories. |
Article 25 | Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion. |
Article 26 | Freedom to manage religious affairs. |
Article 27 | Freedom from payment of taxes for promotion of any religion. |
Article 28 | Freedom from religious instruction or worship in certain educational institutions. |
Fundamental Rights of Foreigners in India
Fundamental rights of foreigners in India are some basic human rights that have been safeguarded in multiple articles of the Indian constitution. The Union government of India has appealed to the Supreme Court to establish a law with long-lasting consequences for the nation regarding the ability of foreigners to seek relief from local courts after breaching their visa conditions.
Table of Content
- Indian Constitution and Foreigners’ Rights
- Legal Rights of Foreigners in India
- Loopholes in the Legal Rights of Foreigners
- Features of the Foreigner Rights
- Conclusion- Human Rights for Foreigners
In this article, we will discuss the list of all the fundamental rights available to foreigners in India, the relevant articles in the Indian constitution, and their loopholes.