Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments
Right against Exploitation — Amendments
Constitution VerifiedUPSC Verified
Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86th Amendment | 2002 | Added Article 21A making education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14 years, complementing Article 24's prohibition on child labor by ensuring children's right to education instead of work. | Strengthened the constitutional framework for child protection by creating a positive right to education alongside the negative right against exploitation, making it easier to enforce child labor prohibitions through educational alternatives. |