Right Against Exploitation (Fundamental Rights)

In Class 9 Civics (Democratic Rights), we study the six Fundamental Rights granted to every Indian citizen. One of the most important rights meant to protect the poor and vulnerable is the Right Against Exploitation.

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What is the right against exploitation?

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The right against exploitation (Articles 23 and 24) is a fundamental right that protects citizens from being forced to work without pay (bonded labour), bans human trafficking, and completely prohibits the employment of children under 14 in dangerous factories.

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Key Facts

Articles: 23 and 24 of the Indian Constitution.

Article 23: Bans human trafficking and forced (bonded) labour.

Article 24: Bans child labour (under 14 years) in hazardous factories.

What is the Right Against Exploitation?

Exploitation means taking unfair advantage of someone for your own benefit, often by treating them cruelly or paying them very little. The Indian Constitution strictly bans such practices through two specific articles: Article 23 and Article 24.

Article 23: Ban on Human Trafficking & Forced Labour

This article prohibits two major crimes:

Human Trafficking (Beggari/Buying & Selling humans): It is illegal to buy or sell human beings (especially women and children) like property for immoral purposes.
Forced Labour (Bonded Labour): It is illegal to force someone to work for free or for very low wages against their will, often to pay off old family debts.

Article 24: Ban on Child Labour

This article protects children.

It strictly prohibits the employment of any child below the age of 14 years in dangerous or hazardous jobs, such as factories, mines, firecracker manufacturing, or construction sites.

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