Right to Work
Explanation
Part III of the Constitution of India (Articles 12–35) guarantees six broad categories of Fundamental Rights. These rights are justiciable, meaning they can be enforced by courts. In contrast, Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) are non-justiciable guidelines for the State.
Option Analysis
- Right to Equality is a Fundamental Right: The Right to Equality is guaranteed under Articles 14 to 18. It encompasses equality before the law, prohibition of discrimination, equality of opportunity in public employment, abolition of untouchability, and abolition of titles.
- Right to Freedom is a Fundamental Right: The Right to Freedom is guaranteed under Articles 19 to 22. This includes protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession (Article 19), as well as protection in respect of conviction for offences and protection of life and personal liberty.
- Right to Work is NOT a Fundamental Right: The Right to Work is not included in Part III. It is listed under the Directive Principles of State Policy in Article 41 (Part IV). Article 41 directs the State to secure the right to work, to education, and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness, and disablement, within the limits of its economic capacity and development.
- Right against Exploitation is a Fundamental Right: The Right against Exploitation is guaranteed under Articles 23 and 24. It prohibits traffic in human beings, forced labor (begar), and the employment of children in factories or mines.
Key Takeaway
The Right to Work is a Directive Principle of State Policy (Article 41) and is non-justiciable, whereas the Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, and Right against Exploitation are justiciable Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution.