Department of Political Science Rights and Duties JYOTI Assistant Professor Department of Political Science PGGC-11 Chandigarh
Characterstics of Rights Rights exists in society Rights are claims of individuals against society Rights are recognized by society Rights are moral and reasonable Rights stands for social good Rights are equal for all Rights changes with time Rights are not absolute Rights are bound with duties Rights are protected by the State
Classification of Rights Natural rights legal rights Moral rights- Civil rights Political rights Economic rights
Safeguards of Rights Provision of Rights in the Constitution Provision of Constitutional Remedies Rigid Constitution Independent Judiciary Vigilant Citizens Democratic Government
Duties Duties can be divided into two categories: Moral Duties Legal Duties
Duties towards Oneself Duties towards Family Duties towards the Neighbour Duties towards Village or City Duties towards Province Duties towards the Nation Duties towards Humanity
Relations between the rights and Duties Both are complementary One’s right is Others duty One’s right is also one’s duty One should make proper use of rights Rights should be used in the interest of social welfare Rights are linked with duties towards the State Right without duty is a mere Might
Environmental Protection Kind of Environmental Pollution: Air Pollution Water Pollution Soil Pollution Noise Pollution Other kinds of pollutions
General Causes Efforts of human beings to explore the secrets of nature Use of chemicals Use of fertilizers and pesticides Process of industrial production non-existence of gadgets to reduce pollution Nuclear explosions Smoke emitting out of vehicles Deforestation Noise from various sources Lack of proper disposal of waste products
Effects Bad effect on human beings Effect on animals Imbalance in nature Effect on weather cycle Destruction of ozone layer Reduction in soil fertility Effect to marine life
Meaning and Aims of Environment Protection Development without destruction Safety of animals To maintain environmental balance To check over-exploitation Not to raise obstacles in enviornment