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Fundamental Duties (Art. 51A)
11 duties of citizens added by 42nd Amendment (1976); non-justiciable but morally binding
India ๐ฎ๐ณ 1976 Amendments & Law
Key Facts
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Added by 42nd Amendment (1976) on Swaran Singh Committee recommendation; 11th duty added in 2002
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Key duties: abide by Constitution, cherish national freedom struggle, promote harmony, protect environment
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Not enforceable in court but legally relevant; courts use FDs to uphold laws restricting Fundamental Rights
โ๏ธ Did you know? India's Fundamental Duties are based on the Swaran Singh Committee (1976) recommendations; inspired by Article 29A of USSR Constitution
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11 duties of citizens added by 42nd Amendment (1976)