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Part IV · Right to Constitutional Remedies

Article 36 Definition.

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Definition. In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, “the State” has the same meaning as in Part III.

  1. In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, “the State” has the same meaning as in Part III.
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Part IV

  • 36. Definition.
  • 37. Application of the principles contained in this Part.
  • 38. State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people.
  • 39. Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State.
  • 39A. Equal justice and free legal aid.
  • 40. Organisation of village panchayats.
  • 41. Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases.
  • 42. Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief.
  • 43. Living wage, etc., for workers.
  • 43A. Participation of workers in management of industries.
  • 43B. Promotion of co-operative societies.
  • 44. Uniform civil code for the citizens.
  • 45. Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years.
  • 46. Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections.
  • 47. Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health.
  • 48. Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry.
  • 48A. Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wild life.
  • 49. Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance.
  • 50. Separation of judiciary from executive.
  • 51. Promotion of international peace and security.

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