—-Contributed by Deepak Miglani Legal Buddy

Rights and duties are correlative. They are the two sides of the same coin. It serves as a constant reminder  to every citizen  to observe certain basic norms of democratic conduct and democratic behaviour. Article 51-A specifies a Code of ten fundamental duties of citizens. It says that it shall be duty of every citizen of India-

(a)  To abide by Constitution and respect its ideal and institution, the National Flag and National Flag and National Anthem.

(b)  To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom;

(c)  To uphold and protect the sovereignty , unity and integrity of India;

(d)  To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;

(e)  To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;

(f)   To value and preserve the right heritage of our composite culture;

(g)  To protect and improve the natural environment including  forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creature;

(h)  To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;

(i)   To safeguard public property and to abjure violence;

(j)   To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievements.

(k)  To provide opportunities for education to  child or as the case be , ward between the age of six and fourteen years by parent or guardian.

If we want to move towards the development , we have to perform  these fundamental duties. Rights have no meaning without following the duties.

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