Previous Year Question
Who among the following person said for the Fundamental Rights “a pledge to our people and a pact with the civilized world”?
Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Dr. S. Radha Krishnan
Correct Answer: D
Detailed Solution
During the Constituent Assembly debate on the Objectives Resolution on 20 January 1947, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan emphasised the importance of fundamental rights and the protection of human freedom. In the same speech, he described the declaration as being in the nature of a pledge to the people and a pact with the civilized world.
His argument went beyond political freedom. He stressed that while material and economic conditions had to be improved, the liberty of the human spirit also had to be protected against encroachment by the State.
Fundamental Rights are contained in Part III, Articles 12–35 of the Constitution of India and are judicially enforceable.