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Rights and duties

Rights and duties. Rights are those claims which are necessary for the growth of individuals. Society give recognizations to these claims and state enforce these claims. Nature and characteristics of rights. Rights are possible only in the society Rights are the claims of the individual

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Rights and duties

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  1. Rights and duties Rights are those claims which are necessary for the growth of individuals. Society give recognizations to these claims and state enforce these claims.

  2. Nature and characteristics of rights • Rights are possible only in the society • Rights are the claims of the individual • Rights are recognised and enforced by the society • Rights are not absolute • Rights are equal for all • Rights are bound with duties • Rights keep on changing • Rights can be used for social goods • Rights are moral and reasonable

  3. Classification or kinds of rights Rights Natural Moral Legal Fundamental Rights Rights Rights Rights Civil Rights Political Rights Economic Rights

  4. Classification or kinds of rights • Natural rights • Moral rights • Fundamental rights • Legal Rights

  5. Fundamental rights • Rights to equality • Rights to freedom • Rights against exploitations • Rights to religious freedom • Cultural and educational rights • Rights to constitutional remedies

  6. Legal Rights • Civil rights • Economic rights • Political rights

  7. Civil Rights • Right to Life • Right to Family • Rights to Personal Freedom • Right to Education • Rights to Religious Freedom • Right to Equality • Right to Freedom of Thought and Expression • Right to Freedom of Movement • Rights to Press • Rights to Secure Justice • Right form Association • Right to Contract • Right to freedom in Domestic Matters • Right to Social Security

  8. Economic Rights • Right to Work • Right to Adequate Wages • Right to Property • Right to Rest And Leisure • Right to Economic Security • Right to Fixed hours of work

  9. Political Right • Right to Vote • Right to Contest Election • Right to hold Public Offices • Right to form Political Parties and Association etc. • Rights to Petition • Right to Criticise The Government • Right to Protection in other Countries • Right to Information

  10. Necessary Arrangements For the Protection of Rights • Inclusion of rights in the consititution • Difficult method to amend the constitution • Provision of constitutional remedies • Independent judiciary • Not to make law against the rights vigilant citizen • Democratic government • Separation of powers strong opposition party • Free and honest press • Right to information

  11. Duties The word duty is derived from the word ‘Dept’ which means loan. Thus, duty is a kind loan which citizens pay in return of his rights. Classification of duties-: • Moral Duties • Legal Duties

  12. Duties towards One’self • Character building • Self-control • Good health • Honesty • Truthfulness • To get education • To earn one’s livelihood • Simple living and high thinking • Disciplined daily life • Progressive outlook • Hard work

  13. Moral Duties towards Family • Obedience • Ideal atmosphere in home • Procreation of children • To take of the health of the health of others • Fulfilment of needs • Family planning • Saving • To provide education to his children • To look after the old parents • To bring fame to the family

  14. Moral Duties towards Society • Social service • To keep the surroundings clean • To eradicate social evils • Co-operation • To spread love among others • Help in arresting criminals • Development of villages and cities • To join others in sorrows and happiness • To have compassion

  15. Moral Duties towards Humanity • Not to discriminate • To help in the maintenance of world peace • To rise above blind nationalism • To help the poor • Sense of world citizenship

  16. Legal Duties • Loyalty towards the state • Obedience to laws • Respect for the constitution • Respect for the national flag • Payment of taxes • Proper use of right to vote • Military service • Co-operation with the government • Protection of public property

  17. Relationship between Rights & Duties • Rights and duties go together • My right is other’s duty • My right is my duty also • Right should be used for social good • Duty toward the state • Rights without duties are mere powers

  18. Conclusion Rights are those conditions of life without which are essential for the all round development of personality of individuals. Rights and duties are closely related. In the absence of one, the other becomes meaningless.

  19. References • Aggarwal R.C., Principles of Political Science, S.Chand Company, New Delhi, 1976. • Badyal, J.S, Political Theory, Raj Publishers, 2012, Jalander. • Garner James Wildford, Political Science and Government, The World Press Priviate LTD. Calcutta, 1951. • Gauba O.P, An Introduction to Political Theory, Macmillan Publisher, Delhi, 2009. • Heywood Andrew, Political Theory An Introduction, Palgrave Macmillan, New Yeork, 2005. • Misra K.K & IyengarKalpana. M, Modern Political Theory, S.Chand Company, New Delhi, 1988. • Ray Amal, Political Theory Idess and Institutions, The World Press Priviate LTD. Calcutta, 1988 • Johari J.C, Principles of Modern Political Science, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi, 1989.

  20. By • Dr. AMANDIP KAUR • DEPTT. OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, • PGGCG, SEC. 11, CHANDIGARH

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