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The Fundamental Rights are defined as the basic human rights of all citizens. These rights, defined in Part III of the Constitution, applied irrespective of race, place of birth, religion, caste, creed, gender, and equality of opportunity in matters of employment. They are enforceable by the courts, subject to specific restrictions. The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines for the framing of laws by the government. These provisions, set out in Part IV of the Constitution, are not enforceable by the courts, but the principles on which they are based are fundamental guidelines for governance that the State is expected to apply in framing policies and passing laws. They are sections of the Constitution of India (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_India) that prescribe the fundamental obligations of the states to its citizens and the duties and the rights of the citizens to the State.The Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are borrowed from the Constitution of the USA.The fundamental rights were included in the constitution because they were considered essential for the development of the personality of every individual and to preserve human dignity. There are six ( 6 ) Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution:

Right to equality(Articles. 14-18)

Right to Freedom (Articles. 19-22)

Right Against Exploitation (Articles. 23-24)

Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles. 25-28)

Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles. 29-30), and

Right to Constitutional Remedies (Articles. 32-35).

Before 1979, there were seven Fundamental Rights. The 7th Fundamental Rights, “Right to Property” contained in Article 31 of the Indian Constitution. It was abolished by the Constitution through the 44th Amendment Act 1978 with effect from 20th June 1979.

Right to Equality: It secures “equality of status and opportunity” among all sections and status of the society. It is contained in the Article 14-18.

Right to Freedom: It promotes the idea of liberty conferred upon the citizens of India. It is contained in the  Article 19-22.

Right Against Exploitation: It aims at preventing exploitation of the weaker sections of the Indian society by unscrupulous individuals or even by the state. It is contained in Articles 23 and 24.

Right to Freedom of Religion: Under this fundamental right, any citizen has the right to practice any religion. This is contained in the Articles 25-28.

Cultural and Educational Rights: It guarantees every citizen, minorities in particular, cultural and educational rights. This is contained in Articles 29-30.

Right to Constitutional Remedies: This right is present for enforcement of fundamental rights. It is contained in the Articles 32-35.