We now know what Fundamental Rights are and how important they are to the citizens of the country. Have you ever wondered what if these Fundamental Rights are not followed or are violated? In this lesson, we will explore the implications of violating your Fundamental Rights.
A violation means breaking or disobeying a law, rule, agreement, or someone's rights.
A violation of Fundamental Rights happens when someone whether an individual, group, or even the government fails to follow any of the six Fundamental Rights that are meant to ensure fairness and equality for all.1
Fig 3.1 Kailash Satyarthi winning Nobel Peace Prize
Glossary
Violation: Breaking a rule or law; doing something unfair or wrong.
Legal Action: Going to court to fix a problem or to ask for justice.
Rehabilitation: Helping someone recover and live a better life after facing a problem.
Summary:
The term ‘violation’ means the act of breaking or disregarding a law, rule, agreement, or someone's rights.
Individuals or groups who believe their fundamental rights have been violated can file a case in the court.
The courts have the authority to hear cases related to fundamental rights and can issue judgments to protect and restore these rights.
Sometimes, the court may order the person who violated the rights to pay money to the person whose rights were violated.
If a government policy or practice is the cause of the violation, the court may order changes in those policies.
References:
1Law & Justice. India government (n.d.) Link
2 Handbook on Legal System & Procedure.pdf. Controller General of Defence Account (n.d.) Link
3 Kailash Satyarthi: Fighting for children’s rights, one step at a time. UNESCO (n.d.) Link
4 Case Brief: Bandhua Mukti Morcha v. Union of India and Ors. Law Bhoomi. (2020) Link
5 Victims of gas leak in Bhopal seek redress on compensation. National centre of Biotechnology information (2004) Link
6 Shreya Singhal v. Union of India. Global Freedom of Expression Link