Q 1. What are Fundamental Rights?
Ans: Fundamental rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and protect basic freedoms like speech, equality, and personal liberty. Violations of these rights can be challenged in court.
How Pratikar Law Firm Helps:
If your fundamental rights have been violated by a government body, employer, or institution, Pratikar Law Firm provides legal consultation, drafts petitions, and represents clients in high courts or the Supreme Court to seek justice.
Q 2. What is the Right to Equality?
Ans: The Right to Equality ensures that no one is discriminated against based on religion, caste, gender, race, or place of birth.
How Pratikar Law Firm Helps:
If you face workplace discrimination, caste-based abuse, or denial of equal opportunity, Pratikar’s legal experts can file legal notices, PILs, or writ petitions to protect your rights.
Q 3. Can fundamental rights be suspended?
Ans: They can be restricted during a declared national emergency, with some exceptions such as the right to life. Misuse of emergency powers can be challenged.
How Pratikar Law Firm Helps:
Pratikar's team of constitutional lawyers monitors such misuse and helps individuals or organizations file petitions against unlawful suspension of rights, even during emergencies.
Q 4. What is the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
Ans: It allows you to approach courts directly when your fundamental rights are violated.
How Pratikar Law Firm Helps:
Pratikar Law Firm specializes in filing writ petitions (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, etc.) and obtaining quick legal remedies for clients whose rights have been violated. Our litigation team ensures timely and effective action.
Q 5. What is Habeas Corpus?
Ans: This writ protects individuals from unlawful detention.
How Pratikar Law Firm Helps:
If a family member or friend is detained without cause, the firm can quickly draft and file a Habeas Corpus petition to seek urgent relief from the High Court.
Q 6. Are human rights and fundamental rights the same?
Ans: Not exactly. Fundamental rights are protected by the Constitution, while human rights can be protected by international laws and conventions.
How Pratikar Law Firm Helps:
The firm handles cases of police brutality, custodial torture, refugee rights, and other human rights violations, both at national and international legal levels.
Q 7. Can fundamental rights be amended?
Ans: Yes, but the basic structure of the Constitution cannot be changed.
How Pratikar Law Firm Helps:
If a new law or constitutional amendment infringes on your rights, Pratikar’s constitutional law experts can challenge its legality in the appropriate court.
Q 8. Is the Right to Privacy a Fundamental Right?
Ans: Yes, as declared by the Supreme Court in 2017 under Article 21.
How Pratikar Law Firm Helps:
Pratikar Law Firm handles data breach cases, surveillance disputes, and online harassment issues. We help clients take legal action against privacy violations by tech companies, employers, or state actors.
Q 9. What is the role of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?
Ans: It investigates human rights violations and can recommend action.
How Pratikar Law Firm Helps:
We assist clients in filing complaints to the NHRC, gathering evidence, and preparing legal documents to ensure effective investigation and follow-up action.
Q 10. What can I do if my fundamental rights are violated?
Ans: You can file a writ petition or approach human rights commissions.
How Pratikar Law Firm Helps:
From initial consultation to filing a writ and appearing in court, Pratikar Law Firm provides complete legal support. We take pride in advocating for justice, civil liberties, and constitutional values.
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