Restriction of rights of armed forces
Also called: Article 33 · Topic: Fundamental Rights and Constitutional Remedies · NCERT: Beyond NCERT
Meaning
Article 33 lets Parliament restrict or even abolish the fundamental rights of the armed forces. State legislatures do not have this power. The aim is to keep discipline and make sure these forces do their duty properly. The 50th Amendment, 1984 extended this power to the police, intelligence agencies and their telecommunication staff.
Example
Parliament can make laws barring soldiers or intelligence staff from forming unions or speaking freely on certain matters. An ordinary citizen would have these freedoms under Article 19.
Don't confuse with
- Martial law (Art. 34): Article 34 deals with military rule over an area when order breaks down. Article 33 limits the rights of members of the forces themselves.
Related concepts
- Fundamental rights
- Bill of rights
- Magna Carta
- Legal rights
- Constitution of South Africa
- Constitutional rights outside Part III
- Martial law
- Article 35
- Suspension of fundamental rights during emergency