Fundamental Rights, Duties and Directive Principles FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS •• Fundamental rights under Articles 15, 16, 19, 29 & 30 are applicable to Indian citizens. •• The Fundamental Rights guaranteed by Articles 14,20,21, 21A, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 are available to all persons whether citizens or foreigners. •• Some fundamental rights are negatively worded as prohibitions on the State like Articles - 14, 15(1), 16(2), 18(1), 20, 22(1) and 28(1) •• Fundamental rights which impose absolute limitations upon the legislative power cannot be regulated by the legislature are covered by Articles 15, 17, 18, 20 and 24. •• All fundamental rights are guaranteed against state action. •• If Rights under Article 19 and Article 21 are violated by an individual, legal remedies but not Constitutional remedies are available. •• Article 12 defines the State which includes: 1. Government and Indian parliament i.e . executive and Legislature of the Union. 2. Governme...