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प्रश्न
Rights place some limits on the authority of the state. Explain with examples.
उत्तर
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Rights place some limits on the authority of the state as they make the state responsible for its actions.
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Rights place an obligation upon the state to act in a certain way.
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For example, the state must ensure that its policies should provide basic needs to all its individuals.
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Rights suggest what the state must refrain from doing.
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The state cannot make laws that violate the fundamental rights of the citizens and go against the constitution.
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Freedom of expression is a basic right of individuals therefore the state cannot stop anyone from expressing himself/herself.
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The state cannot arrest any individual unnecessarily as that would mean violating her/his right of liberty.
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