GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN POLITICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following can impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Right of the Indian Citizens?
A
Supreme Court
B
Parliament
C
President on the advice of the Council of Ministers
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is option 2 i.e., Parliament. Parliament can impose reasonable restrictions on Fundamental Rights.

Detailed explanation-2: -"It is abundantly clear that fundamental rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution are neither absolute nor unlimited but are subject to reasonable restrictions which may be imposed by the State in public interest under Clauses (2) to 16) of Article 19.

Detailed explanation-3: -restriction’. The phrase ‘reasonable restriction connotes that the limitation imposed upon a. person in enjoyment of the right should not be arbitrary or of an excessive nature, beyond what is required in the interest of the public.

Detailed explanation-4: -Complete answer: We must know that the Fundamental Rights listed in Part III of the Constitution are not certain; it means that they can be restricted on fair grounds by law made by Parliament in this respect. But like every other fundamental right, the government also has the power to force reasonable restrictions.

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