What are the basic rights of Indian citizen?

The right to contract gives citizens the right to enter into free contracts with others. This is an essential condition of civilised life as without this, social, economic and political relations cannot be really established.

Civil rights are the most basic and essential rights that citizens of India have. Each individual is morally obligated to act in a rightful way and help those who are simply unaware of their moral responsibilities and their rights

Right to Equality is the first fundamental right brought the end of untouchability. This right stands for the principle of equality before law as well as the social equality and supports non-discrimination of people on any basis

Right to freedom includes articles on freedom of speech, expression and assembly and is one of the most important of the fundamental rights

These rights help to prevent exploitation of the weaker section i different sectors by the state, organisations as well as individuals. Forced labour, working without labour, human trafficking, child labour and other illegal and ethically injust acts are prohibited by this fundamental right. The Bonded Labour system (Abolition) Act, 1976 was enacted by the Indian parliament in support of this basic right.

India is a secular country and right to freedom of religion to all its citizens ensures that all states treat all the religions neutrally. Every Indian citizen has religious freedom and can follow any religion of their choice.

The cultural and educational rights includes the right to education and helps to conserve various heritages of minorities and protect them from discrimination. This fundamental right safeguards the minorities and prohibits discrimination against any citizen for admission into any educational institutions based on religion, race caste or language, subject to reservations in the state.

Right to Constitutional Remedies allows Indian citizens to approach the Supreme Court of India to protect their fundamental rights. The SC has rights to protect the fundamental rights of citizens even against private bodies, and can also award compensation to the affected individuals