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Constitution of India

SectionRuleKey ConceptCase Law
12Defines "State"Explains what bodies come under government control. This is important because fundamental rights apply against the State.Rajasthan Electricity Board v Mohan Lal
13Laws against Fundamental Rights are voidAny law that goes against fundamental rights is not valid (not legally accepted).Keshavananda Bharati v State of Kerala
14Equality before lawEveryone is equal in front of law. No unfair treatment by government.Maneka Gandhi v Union of India
15No discriminationState cannot treat people unfairly based on religion, caste, sex, or place of birth.State of Madras v Champakam Dorairajan
16Equal job opportunityEqual chance in government jobs for all citizens.Indra Sawhney v Union of India
19Freedom rightsGives basic freedoms like speech, movement, and profession.Romesh Thappar v State of Madras
21Right to life and personal libertyEvery person has right to live with dignity (self-respect and basic human value).Maneka Gandhi v Union of India
21ARight to educationFree and compulsory education for children aged 6–14 years.Mohini Jain v State of Karnataka
25Freedom of religionPeople can follow and practice any religion freely.Shirur Mutt Case
32Right to constitutional remediesCitizens can go to Supreme Court if their rights are violated.Romesh Thappar v State of Madras
226Power of High CourtsHigh Courts can issue orders (writs) to protect rights.L. Chandra Kumar v Union of India
136Special leave to appealSupreme Court can hear appeals in special cases.Pritam Singh v State
141Law declared by Supreme CourtSupreme Court decisions are binding (must be followed) by all courts.Union of India v Raghubir Singh
142Complete justiceSupreme Court can pass any order to ensure full justice.Supreme Court Bar Association v Union of India
368Amendment of ConstitutionExplains how the Constitution can be changed (amended).Keshavananda Bharati v State of Kerala