Constitution · Age 8+
Equality before law
Constitution of India · Article 14The State must treat people equally before the law and provide equal protection of the laws. Government action cannot be arbitrary.
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Constitution · Age 11+
No prohibited discrimination
Constitution of India · Article 15The State cannot discriminate against a citizen only on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. The Constitution also permits special provisions for specified groups.
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Freedom with responsibility
Constitution of India · Article 19Citizens have important freedoms including speech and expression, peaceful assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession, subject to lawful reasonable restrictions.
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Life and personal liberty
Constitution of India · Article 21No person may be deprived of life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. Courts have interpreted it as protecting life with dignity.
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Right to education
Constitution of India · Article 21AThe State must provide free and compulsory education to children aged six to fourteen in the manner provided by law.
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Protection from exploitation
Constitution of India · Articles 23 and 24Article 23 prohibits trafficking, begar, and similar forced labour. Article 24 prohibits employing children below fourteen in factories, mines, or other hazardous employment.
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Courts and access to justice
Constitution · Articles 32 and 39AArticle 32 guarantees the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights. Article 39A directs equal justice and free legal aid so justice is not denied because of economic or other disability.
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A safe elementary education
Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009The RTE Act implements free and compulsory elementary education for children aged six to fourteen and sets responsibilities for governments and schools.
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Body safety and trusted help
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012POCSO is a child-protection law covering sexual assault, sexual harassment, and use of children for pornographic purposes, with child-friendly reporting and court procedures.
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Child-friendly justice and protection
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015The Juvenile Justice Act covers children in conflict with law and children who need care and protection. It uses child-friendly processes focused on best interests, rehabilitation, and reintegration.
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Protection from child labour
Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986The law prohibits employment of children in occupations and processes, subject to limited statutory exceptions, and prohibits adolescents from hazardous occupations and processes.
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Protection from child marriage
Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006The Act prohibits child marriages and provides prevention, protection, maintenance, residence, and legal remedies. Its definition treats a male under 21 or a female under 18 as a child for this Act.
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Equality and accessibility
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016The Act protects equality, non-discrimination, dignity, inclusion, accessibility, education, and other rights of persons with disabilities.
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Children can qualify for free legal services
Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 · Sections 12–13Section 12 lists categories entitled to legal services, including a woman or a child. Section 13 governs entitlement where the authority is satisfied there is a prima facie case.
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Giving information about a cognizable offence
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Section 173Information about a cognizable offence may be given orally or electronically to the officer in charge of a police station, irrespective of where the offence occurred. Electronic information must be signed within three days.
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Identity theft and online impersonation
Information Technology Act, 2000 · Sections 66C and 66DSection 66C addresses dishonest or fraudulent use of another person's electronic signature, password, or unique identification feature. Section 66D addresses cheating by personation using a computer or communication device.
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Consumer rights
Consumer Protection Act, 2019The Act protects consumers and provides redress for defective goods, deficient services, unfair trade practices, misleading advertisements, and specified product-liability claims.
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Ask public authorities for records
Right to Information Act, 2005 · Sections 3 and 6Citizens have a right to information under the Act, subject to exemptions. A request may be made in writing or electronically in English, Hindi, or the official language of the area.
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