FROM MAGNA CARTA TO MODERN INDIA: THE JOURNEY AND TRANSFORMATION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

The concept of Fundamental Rights, deeply embedded in the Indian Constitution, is the cornerstone of democratic governance, ensuring the dignity and liberty of its citizens. This research paper traces the historical development of Fundamental Rights in India, from their ideological roots in documents like the Magna Carta and the American Bill of Rights to their formal incorporation into the Indian Constitution following the country’s independence.