Article 33: ARMED FORCES AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

Introduction to Article 33 Article 33 of the Indian Constitution says: 👉 Parliament can make laws to restrict or even cancel Fundamental Rights (FRs) of armed forces, paramilitary forces, police, intelligence agencies, and similar forces. Why? → To maintain discipline, duty, and efficiency in these forces. Without such restrictions, their neutrality and discipline could be harmed. 🔹 Small Example Imagine a group of soldiers form a trade union and go on strike demanding higher salary during a war. If this is allowed, the country’s security collapses . That’s why Parliament, under Article 33 , has passed laws (like Army Act 1950) that ban soldiers from forming unions or going on strike . 👉 In short: Freedom is reduced a little for soldiers, so the nation remains safe. 🔹 Why Article 33? Our Constitution gives Fundamental Rights (FRs) like freedom of speech, association, etc. But for armed forces, police, intelligence agencies , too much freedom may create discipline problems . Example: Imagine if an…