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Lesson Fundamental Rights
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The Constitution of Nepal 2072 guaranteed altogether
FACTS 31 Fundamental Rights. 10 more rights have been
to Understand added than before. The Interim Constitution of Nepal
2063 guaranteed only 21 Fundamental Rights.

Fundamental Rights are those basic rights guaranteed by the constitution for
the welfare, honour, well-being and development of a person. It is very essential
for all round development of an individual. The Constitution of Nepal 2072 was
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promulgated on 3 Asoj 2072 by majority consensus. The constitution is fully
democratic and addresses the people's will and interest. It guarantees altogether
31 Fundamental Rights. Some of these rights are given below:

Do You The fundamental rights are guaranteed in
Know
Part 3 Article 16 to 46 of the constitution
of Nepal, 2072.

1. Right to live with dignity (Article 16)
Rights to live with dignity, no capital punishment
2. Right to freedom (Article 17)

Freedom of Expression, peaceful assembly movement, from association
and occupation.
3. Rights to Equality (Article 18)

Equal protection of all forms of laws, no discrimination among people
on the basis of caste, creed, sex, language and religion.
4. Rights to Communication (Article 19)

No restriction of transmission and publication of matters excluding
those against the interest of the state.
5. Rights to Justice (Article 20)

Fair treatment of the accused, compensation if mistreated.
6. Right of Victim of Crime (Article 21)
Right to be informed about the investigation and compensation for the
Victim of Crime.

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