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Which one of the following is not a part of Fundamental Rights ?
Explanation
Under Part III of the Constitution of India, the Right to Education is a fundamental right under Article 21A, inserted by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002 [1][2][4]. The right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions is guaranteed under Article 30 [2]. The right against untouchability is provided under Article 17 [2][3]. However, Article 18 specifically mandates the 'Abolition of Titles' [2][3]. It prohibits the State from conferring any titles (except military or academic distinctions) and prohibits citizens from accepting titles from foreign states [3][4]. Therefore, while the Constitution provides for the abolition of titles to ensure equality, there is no 'Right to be conferred with titles'; in fact, the conferment of hereditary or noble titles is strictly prohibited to maintain democratic equality.
Sources
- [1] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 8: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES > p. 100
- [2] https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/16124/1/the_constitution_of_india.pdf
- [4] https://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/ind132810.pdf
- [3] https://www.mcrhrdi.gov.in/mes2022/week5/Fundamental%20Rights%20-%20A%20Critical%20Evaluation.pdf