Mention the scope of Fundamental Rights

Mention the scope of Fundamental Rights.

  1. They are universal in nature, i.e. every citizen is entitled to Fundamental Rights irrespective of caste, colour, creed, religion, gender or social status.
  2. The Fundamental Rights cannot be removed or altered from the Constitution by any simple process.
  3. The Fundamental Rights are not absolute and certain necessary changes can be made in it. Also, some restrictions imposed on it for the greater welfare of the society.
  4. The Fundamental Rights can be taken away during the times of Emergency. Example: When the President declares an Emergency at the times of war or economic or political crisis, one or more Fundamental Rights can be suspended until the condition stabilises.