RuleMate India

SHORT ANSWER: Indian courts have interpreted the Constitution to uphold and protect fundamental rights as essential for individual dignity and freedom. DETAILS: - The Supreme Court has emphasized that fundamental rights are justiciable and can be enforced through legal remedies. - Courts have expanded the interpretation of fundamental rights to include the right to privacy, right to education, and right to a clean environment. - Judicial activism has led to the recognition of new rights under the umbrella of existing fundamental rights. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Violation of fundamental rights can lead to legal action against the state or individuals, including compensation. SOURCE: - Constitution of India, Articles 12-35