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Article 25 of the Indian Constitution

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Article 25 of the Indian Constitution  The concept of secularism is implicit in the Constitution of India in the Preamble as well as under fundamental rights. Freedom of Religion has been guaranteed in Constitution under Articles 25-28.  Article 25 : Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion Article 25 (1):  Subject to public order, morality and health and to the other provisions of this Part, all persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practise and propagate religion.  What is religion?  The term 'religion' is not defined in the Constitution and indeed it is a term which is hardly susceptible to any rigid definition. The SC has defined religion has its basis in a system of beliefs or doctrines which are regarded by those who profess that religion as conducive to their spiritual wellbeing, but it will not be correct to say that religion is nothing else but a doctrine of belief.  Under article 2

Article 24 of the Indian Constitution

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 Article 24 of the Indian Constitution Article 24 enshrined in Part III of Indian Constitution prohibits the employment of children below 14 years of age in factories, mines or any other hazardous workplace. It also ensures that there must be humane and safe working conditions for employees.  Article 24: Prohibition of Employment Employment of children in factories etc. Article 24:  No child below the age of 14 years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment. This provision is certainly in the interest of public healty and safety of life of children.  Other provisions in Indian Constitution: Article 39 of the Indian Constitution imposese upon the State an obligation to ensure that the health and strength of workers, men and women, abused and that citizens are not forced by economic necessity to enter avocation unsuited to their age or strength. Laws in India prohibiting Child Labour-  Employment of Children Act, 1938 was amended in 19

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution

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Article 21 of the Indian Constitution Article 21 of the Indian Constitution Right to live a free, full and dignified life is one of the most basic principles of human existence. Every person is entitled to live their life on their own terms , with no unfair interference from others. A successful democracy can only be one that guarantees its citizens the right to protect their own life and liberty .             In India , the protection of life and personal liberty is a Fundamental Right granted yo citizens under part III of the Constitution of India ,1950.  These fundamental rights represent the foundational values cherished by the people and are granted against actions of the State. Article 21 of this part states that "No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law."  a nd this is known as the Right to life and personal liberty.            Hence , this article prohibits the encroachment upon a person's rig