[Music] hello dear students hope you are doing well welcome to the lecture on fundamental duties part 4A of the Constitution of India in the rich tapestry of Indian constitution there exist a subtle yet profound chapter that speaks to very core of our responsibility I ities as Citizens that is the fundamental duties the integration of fundamental duties into the Indian constitution in 1976 facilitated by the 42nd Amendment stands as consequential ouch in the Constitution the inspiration for these duties can be traced back to the Union of Soviet Socialist republics framed with the intention of enlightening Indian citizens about their responsibilities towards the society fellow citizens and the nation fundamental duties also serve as a deterent against activities deemed anti-national and antisocial encouraging citizens to cultivate wisdom these duties underscore the individual's pivotal role in the holistic growth and development of the nation acknowledging the importance of these duties becomes imperative in safeguarding the liberty and integrity of individuals fostering a life of happiness and peace part 48 outlines the essential obligations of Indian citizens with article 51a serving as the defining section for all the fundamental duties the Inception of these duties took place through the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution initially formed to conduct a thorough examination of the Constitution the swor Singh committee established by Indra Gandhi proposed the inclusion of fundamental duties in 1976 the committee successfully integrated 10 fundamental duties into the Indian constitution subsequently in 2002 an additional fundamental Duty was incorpor ated through the 86th Amendment act it is worth noting that adherence to these fundamental duties is not mandatory for every citizen nevertheless they play a piral role in fostering the nation's development these Duties are indispensable for promoting Unity Harmony and integrity within the country there are 11 fundamental duties written in our constitution of India let's understand those 10 fundamental duties which were added previously in 1976 first to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideas and institution the national flag and the national anthem it is the responsibility of every citizen to honor and support the principles and establishments outlined in the constit ution including democracy secularism and socialism additionally citizens are encouraged to show reverence for National symbols like the national flag and the national anthem second to cherish and follow the noble ideas which inspired our national struggle for Freedom this duty calls upon every citizen of India to honor and embrace the ideas of the Indian Freedom struggle such as nonviolence equality and justice it underscores the significance of respecting the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters third to uphold and protect the sovereignity unity and integrity of India this Duty mandates every citizen of India to protect the country's sovereignty unity and integrity against any potential threats it stresses the important of National Security and fostering a sense of patriotism fourth to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so this Duty requires every citizen of India to be prepared to defend the country from both external and internal threats it also highlights the value of engaging in the national service such as volunteering for social causes fifth to promote Harmony the spirit of common Brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious linguistic and Regional or sectional diversities this Duty demands that every citizen of India promotes communal Harmony and Brotherhood among the diverse population irrespective of religion language or region it underscores the significance of national integration and social Unity sixth to value and preserve the rich Heritage of our composite culture this duty obliges every citizen of India to respect and preserve the rich culture Heritage of the nation comprising various cultures religions and traditions it emphasizes the importance of cultural diversity in maintaining National Unity seventh to protect and improve the natural environment including forests lakes rivers and Wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures this duty obliges every citizen of India to respect and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the nation comprising various cultures religions and traditions it emphasizes the importance of culture diversity in maintaining National Unity eighth to develop the scientific tamper humanism and spirit of inquiry and reform this duty compels every citizen of India to cultivate a scientific mindset and a spirit of inquiry and and reform it underscores the importance of scientific and rational thinking in the nation's progress ninth to safeguard public property and to adure violence this Duty mandates every citizen of India to safeguard public property and renounce violence it emphasizes the importance of nonviolence and the responsible use of public resources 10th to strive for for excellence in all the individuals and Collective Pursuits propelling the nation to higher levels of achievement this Duty requires every citizen of India to aim for excellence in all personal and Collective Endeavors it underscores the significance of hard work dedication and excellence in the nations's advancement in 2002 one more fundamental Duty was added in the Indian constitution under 86th amendment that is 11th to ensure assess to education for their child or W aged between 6 and 14 years this duty obligates every parent or a guardian to provide educational opportunities for their child or Ward between the age of 6 and 14 years it underscores the importance of Education in individual development and National progress features of fundamental duties the main feature of fundamental Duties are ethical and civil responsibility encompassing both moral and civil Dimensions the fundamental duties Encompass obligations such as upholding the lofty ideas of the freedom struggle as outlined in article 51a clause B that is a moral duty and demonstrating reverence for the Constitution national flag and National enem under 51a Clause a that is a civic duty rooted in the Indigenous ethos the Bedrock of the fundamental duties lies in values deeply ingrained in Indian traditions methodology religious tenage and societal practices an illustrative example is the duty to repudiate practices derogatory to the Dignity of a woman a principle deeply rooted in the Indian tradition throughout the ages applicable to Citizens diverging from certain fundamental rights that extend universally encompassing both citizens and non-citizens the fundamental Duty specifically pertain to Indian citizens non-justiciable analogous to the non-justiciable nature of the directive principles of the state policy the fundamental Duties are not subject to judicial enforcement nevertheless the parliament retains the authority to Institute the enforcement of these duties through AP legislation importance of fundamental duties duties fundamental duties exemplifying an individual's commitment to their society fellow citizens and the Nation playing a piral role in preserving Harmony across the entire nation their significance lies in upholding the Constitutional validity of laws late prime minister indraa Gandhi emphasized that the ethical significance of fundamental duties lies in creating a democratic equilibrium it involves instilling in individuals an equal awareness of their duties alongside their rights without diminishing the inherent importance of the rights themselves the significance of fundamental duties can be underscored from the following perspectives reinforcing citizen responsibility the incorporation of fundamental duties acts as a reminder to the citizens emphasizing that alongside the enjoyment of Rights they be a responsibility towards their country society and fellow citizens cautioning against anti-national activities fundamental duties serve as a cautionary measure against engaging in activities deemed anti-national or antisocial such as being disrespectful towards the national flag or the destruction of public property they contribute to cultivating a sense of respect and veneration for national symbol and communal resources fostering discipline and dedication fundamental duties serve as a source of inspiration instilling a sense of discipline and commitment among citizens by encouraging active participation in realizing National goal they promote Collective efforts towards nation building contributing to constitutional validity determination fundamental duties play a role in judicial review process as per a 1992 Supreme Court ruling a court May deem a law reasonable in relation to article 14 that is equality before the law or Article 19 six freedoms if the law aligns with fulfilling a fundamental Duty thereby averting it from being deemed unconstitutional political rational the inclusion of fundamental duties as advocated by HR GLE the then law minister and the indraa Gandhi the then prime minister was justified as a mechanism to fortify democracy and strike a balance between individual rights and Civic rights let's understand the importance of fundamental duties from different aspects first relationship between fundamental rights and fundamental duties the constitution of India not only safeguards fun fundamental rights but also delineates fundamental duties with the letter being introduced through the 42 amendment in 1976 while fundamental rights have been instituted earlier whole legal enforceability the interplay between these rights and fundamental duties underscores their compliment nature for example the symbolic relationship between between article 21 and 51a Clause K exemplifies the reciprocal nature of fundamental duties and the Rights Article 21 assures the right to education while article 51a Clause K places the duty on parents and the Guardians to provide free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years next next is the importance of fundamental duties for Indian citizens fundamental Duties are integral to personal development delineating and individuals obligation toward Society fellow citizens and the nation they underscore the responsibility of every Indian citizen to contribute meaningfully to the well-being of their community and the country by promoting these duties individuals are guided towards leading the lives imbued at with dignity happiness and joy the constitution of India is founded on principles of equality ensuring the opportunity are equally accessible to all the citizen irrespective of their cast religion or language it serves as a beckon of inclusively fostering and environment where every individual can thrive in addition to emphasizing positive responsibility fundamental duties also serve as a deterent against anti-national and antisocial activities promoting a collective commitment to the values and the Integrity that Define the nation through these duties the Constitution encourages citizens to uph hold a standard of conduct that contributes to the overall welfare of society fostering an atmosphere of Harmony and unity next is the importance of fundamental duties for the government of India fundamental Duties are crucial for the effective operation of the laws in the government of India they elucidate the responsibility of citizens towards their society fellow citizens and the nation serving as a guiding framework these duties play a pival role in fostering a peaceful environment across the entire nation contributing significantly to its development and growth moreover fundamental duties inspired individuals to safeguard natural and public resources enabling the government to judiciously utilize available resources by adhering to these duties citizens actively contribute to the optimal utilization of resources alleging with the broader goals of sustainable development additionally fundamental duties play a vital role in Forth flying the Constitutional validity of laws establishing a robust Legal Foundation this reinforcement ensures that the legal framework work is in harmony with the principles enshrined in the Constitution thereby promoting a just and Equitable societal order let us have a look on the few important case laws first chundra bavan boarding and lodging versus state of mour 1969 the court in this case upheld legislation imposing minimum wages for hotel and restaurant employees emphasizing the importance of social welfare in another case Balaji Ragan versus Union of India 1995 the court upheld the Constitutional validity of national awards stating that they recognize Merit and incentivize citizens to strive for excellence in MC mea versus kamalat 2 2000 the court invalidated a lease in an ecologically sensitive area and imposed fine for harming the environment highlightening the duty to protect it another case law is Sri ragunath Mishra versus Union of India 2003 the court directed The implementation of recommendation to disseminate information on the fundamental duties including the duty to vote in elections one more case law that is in re ramela Medan incident versus Home Secretary 2012 the court criticized unreasonable eviction from ramela Medan emphasize the duty to obey the lawful orders and Safeguard the public property let us see advocating for the legal enforcement of fundamental duties throughout the annals of time Indian societal values have accorded Paramount importance to the concept of kavya as delineated in the ancient scriptures this philosophical tenant underscores the Fulfillment of one's duty towards the society the nation and notably one's parents both the secret text of Gita and RAM prescribe the consensuous execution of Duties elevating this obligation above the individual rights it is imperative to compel and execute at the very least a subset of the fundamental duties it is not worthy that Verma committee on fundamental duties of citizens in 1990 acknowledged the presence of a legal measures to enforce certain fundamental duties the committee highlighted the provisions such as prevention of insult to National Honor act 1971 which prohibits any disrespect towards the national flag constitution of India and the national anthem Additionally the protection of Civil Rights Act 1955 outlines penalties for the offenses related to cast and religion so fundamental duties directly affects the fundamental rights ensured under article 14 that is equality before law 19 that is protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech and 21 that is right to life of the Constitution of India an illustration of this is the growing concern about the mises of the right to protect with some individual discussing their actions as a form of freedom of speech and expression this underscores the importance of enforcing fundamental duties to maintain a balance in such situation I believe this video offers insightful perspectives on fundamental duties shedding light on their significant role in India's progress and well-being these duties outline individual ual responsibility toward Society fellow citizens and the nation acting as a deterent against anti-national and antisocial activities they are pivotal in promoting National Harmony and integrity fostering a profound sense of belonging among Indian citizens fundamental Duties are instrumental in cultivating a collective Consciousness emphasizing the importance of each each individual as an exemplary citizen this framework not only facilitates personal growth and success but also sustains overall Harmony and peace across the nation the clear articulation of these duties forers a shared commitment to responsible citizens contributing to the nation's upliftment as a whole there is an urgent need for a consistent approach to ensure effective awareness implementation and enforcement of fundamental duties establishing a standardized policy for comprehensive sensitization practical implementation and enforceability is crucial such a policy will significantly enhance citizen sense of responsibility and Civic engagement ultimately ADV advancing the nation's welfare thank you for watching and for further reading please refer to the provided materials and [Music] references