Haryana Judicial Service (Civil Judge) Prelims 2010 Previous Year Question Papers with MCQ Answers

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29.

Who can impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights ?

A: Supreme Court
B: Parliament
C: President
D: None of the above.

The answer is: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B: Parliament.

According to the Constitution of India, Fundamental Rights listed in Part III are not absolute and can be restricted on reasonable grounds by legislation enacted by Parliament. These restrictions are known as "reasonable restrictions" and they are outlined in Article 19 of the Constitution, clauses 2 to 6.

These restrictions are based on the simple principle that one cannot use their right to take away someone else's basic rights. The state can also impose reasonable restrictions on these rights through any ordinance promulgated by the Governor or the President. The Supreme Court and the President do not have the power to impose reasonable restrictions on Fundamental Rights, unless they are acting on behalf of the Parliament. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.