Fundamental Rights Of India And USA: Similarities And Discrepancies
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Mahak Rajpal, Amity Law School, Amity University, Rajasthan
Karan Choudhary, University Five Year Law College, Rajasthan University
INTRODUCTION
Any democratic nation that enables its citizens to enjoy and exercise the basic human rights guaranteed by the constitution is built on the foundation of fundamental rights. Both India and the United States, nations with democratic systems, have codified fundamental rights in their legal systems; yet, their strategies for dealing with complications differ. The American constitution and the Indian constitution were adopted at separate times in history. The United States constitution has been in place since 1789, whereas the Indian constitution was ratified in 1950.
This piece of writing intends to offer insight on the many initiatives that were done in both countries to implement fundamental rights. This will not only broaden our knowledge but also enable us to recognise and evaluate the positives and negatives of both countries, enabling us to fill in the gaps for future growth and the protection of fundamental rights. The article aims to offer insightful analysis of the subject that will support the development of a fair and inclusive society both domestically and internationally.
HISTORY OF INDIAN AND AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONS
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INDIAN CONSTITUTION:
The journey towards the adoption of the Indian Constitution began when the country was ruled by the British. At that time, people began to seek their basic human rights as a result of the British government's cruel treatment through violation of their human rights. Political figures from India and the Congress began to demonstrate against the British. Following India's 1947 declaration of independence, the entire constitution- writing process got underway. The Indian Constitution, which recognises a number of fundamental and basic freedoms of its residents, is the Supreme Law of the Land.
