GK Question

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Article 33 empowers ______ to restrict or abrogate Fundamental Rights of members of armed forces, police, and intelligence agencies.

  1. Supreme Court
  2. Parliament
  3. President
  4. Union Cabinet

Answer: Parliament

Article 33 allows Parliament to determine by law the extent to which Fundamental Rights may be restricted or abrogated for members of armed forces, paramilitary forces, police forces, and intelligence agencies to ensure proper discharge of duties and maintenance of discipline. This is a unique limitation on FRs.

Topic Fundamental Rights - Application to armed forces
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