In the Indian context, Rights and Duties are correlative, meaning they are interdependent and go hand in hand. The Indian Constitution provides for both: - Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35) ensure individual freedoms and protect citizens from arbitrary state action.
- Fundamental Duties (Article 51A) outline the moral and civic responsibilities of citizens toward the nation and society. Interrelation Between Rights and Duties:
- Rights cannot be exercised in isolation; they must be balanced with duties. For example, the Right to Freedom of Speech (Article 19) is linked to the duty to respect the dignity and rights of others (Article 51A(e): Duty to promote harmony and spirit of brotherhood).