The Indian Constitution has guaranteed six fundamental rights to its citizens. The description about the four fundamental rights is given below:

1. Right to Equality: Right to Equality is a valuable right. Democracy can only flourish in a society of equals. In India the right to equality is guaranteed to every citizen without any discrimination on grounds of religions, caste, creed, colours or untouchability has been made an offence punishable by law. All citizens have the right to vote, right to be voters and the right to hold public offices. Every citizen has been given equal protection of law.

2. Right to Freedom: Right to Freedom is the essence of human existence. The Indian Constitution provides to every citizen the right to freedom of speech, peaceful association, movement and for residing in any part of Indian territory. No person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty except according to law.

3. Right against Exploitation: Certain areas of Indian society suffered from evil practice arising out of feudalism, capitalism and imperialism. The Constitution of India puts a ban on such exploitations as forced labour, beggar system, trafficking in women and children, underpayment and employment of children under 14 years are risky jobs.

4. Right to Freedom of Religion: India is a country of many religions. India is a secular state which means all religions have equal respect; and religion and politics are two different aspects. The Constitution guarantees full rights to every citizen to profess any religion of his/her choice.

If the fundamental rights are violated either by the government or any citizen, the citizens have the fundamental right to approach the Supreme Court of India or a High Court of the State, according to the Articles 32 and 226. These courts have the concurrent jurisdiction as far as safeguarding the fundamental rights is concerned. While protecting the fundamental rights, these courts can issue many types of writs are the writ of Habeas Corpus, the writ of Mandamus etc.