1.6   Fundamental Rights

The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution from Articles to . In this regard, the framers of the Constitution derived inspiration from the Constitution of USA. Originally, the Constitution provided for seven Fundamental Rights. At present, there are only six Fundamental Rights.

Part III of the Constitution is rightly described as the Magna Carta of India. While Fundamental Rights are available to all persons, certain Fundamental Rights are available only to Indian Citizens. Right to constitutional remedies (Articles - ) A writ is an order or command issued by a court in writing under its seal. It is in the nature of a command or prohibition from performing certain acts that are specified in the orders of the court.

Both the Supreme Court and the High Courts are empowered to issue five kinds of writs. That is why the Supreme Court is called Differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive