Fundamental duties are essential for citizens from "summary" of Constitution of India by Fali S. Nariman
The Constitution of India imposes, by Article 51-A, certain duties on every citizen. These duties are called "fundamental" because they are fundamental to the very idea of citizenship in a democratic country. They are also called "fundamental" because they are essential and basic to the well-being of the nation and the happiness of the citizen. These fundamental duties are not enforceable by law as are the rights and freedoms that are guaranteed to every citizen. But they are duties nonetheless, and it is hoped that every citizen will strive to fulfil them. The concept of fundamental duties was not present in the original Constitution of India. It was inserted by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution in 1976. The idea behind these fundamental duties is to remind every citizen tha...
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