Article 13 – The Shield That Protects Your Rights

0
1K

What is Article 13?

Article 13 is like a guardian of your Fundamental Rights. It says that no law—past, present, or future—can violate the rights given to you by the Constitution.

✅ In Simple Words:
If any law goes against your Fundamental Rights, that law becomes invalid.

🔍 What Article 13 Does:

Kills old laws that hurt your rights
➤ Any law made before 1950 (before the Constitution came into force) that violates your fundamental rights is automatically void.

Blocks new harmful laws
➤ If the Parliament or State Legislature tries to make a new law that takes away your fundamental rights—that law will not stand.

Gives power to courts
➤ High Courts and the Supreme Court can strike down any law that violates your fundamental rights.

⚖️ Why It’s So Important:
It makes Fundamental Rights powerful.

It limits the power of government.

It ensures no law is above the Constitution.

Real-Life Example:
Let’s say a state makes a law that says:

"Only men can apply for a government scholarship."

⚠️ That goes against your Right to Equality (Article 14).

➡️ Because of Article 13, that law can be challenged and removed by the court.

💡 So, What Can You Do?
If you feel a law or policy violates your rights, you can go to court.

Use Article 32 (Right to Constitutional Remedies) to file a petition in the Supreme Court.

Learn your rights — because you have the power to question and stop unfair laws.

Article 13 is your Constitutional Alarm System.

It alerts the courts if a law attacks your rights — and throws that law out. - can you create a image prompt for above 

Search
Categories
Read More
Bharat Aawaz
🌿 Stay Safe, Stay Strong: A Gentle Reminder About Corona
🌿 Stay Safe, Stay Strong: A Gentle Reminder About Corona Brought to you by BMA Even though life...
By Bharat Aawaz 2025-06-02 09:04:53 0 2K
Goa
AI Enters Goa Classrooms: A Powerful Tool, Not a Replacement
AI Enters Goa Classrooms: A Powerful Tool, Not a Replacement Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no...
By BMA ADMIN 2025-05-21 09:27:54 0 2K
Business
Foxconn Recalls Staff From India
In a setback to Apple’s India expansion plans, Foxconn Technology Group has been sending...
By Bharat Aawaz 2025-07-03 08:16:40 0 2K
BMA
* United Force for Rights, Welfare & Progress*
For everyone working in the media — from fearless journalists and passionate storytellers...
By BMA (Bharat Media Association) 2025-07-05 18:04:30 0 2K
Kerala
Kerala to Produce Local Snakebite Antivenom on World Snake Day
At a World Snake Day event, Kerala’s Forest Minister A. K. Saseendran announced a plan to...
By Bharat Aawaz 2025-07-17 08:36:02 0 1K
BMA | Bharat Aawaz | IINNSIDE https://bma.bharatmediaassociation.com