Fundamental Rights: Building Constitutional Consciousness

The School of Business & Management – BBA, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus – ‘The Hub of Analytics’, organized an awareness session titled “Fundamental Rights: Building Constitutional Consciousness” on 12th February 2026 from 02:30 PM to 03:30 PM at BBA Classroom No. 2403, Management Block. The session was conducted for Second Year BBA Honours students as part of the Academic Year 2025–26, with the objective of strengthening constitutional awareness and promoting informed citizenship among students.

The session was delivered by Ms. Shalini Sharma, Assistant Professor, School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus. The event was coordinated by Dr. Shine Raju Kappil. The programme witnessed the participation of more than 25 students. The session commenced with an introduction to the Constitution of India and the significance of the Preamble. Ms. Sharma explained how the Preamble reflects the core values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, and how these ideals form the foundation of Fundamental Rights. She emphasized the importance of constitutional consciousness in shaping responsible citizens and future professionals.

The speaker then elaborated on each of the Fundamental Rights individually, discussing their respective constitutional articles and relevance. Special focus was given to the Right to Equality and the Right to Life and Personal Liberty, explaining their wide scope and judicial interpretation. The concept of Constitutional Remedies under Article 32 was discussed in detail, highlighting its role in safeguarding citizens’ rights. A significant part of the session covered the writs issued by courts for the protection of Fundamental Rights, including Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto. Through practical examples, Ms. Sharma explained how these writs function as powerful legal tools to ensure accountability and justice. She engaged students by presenting real-life situations and asking them to identify which Fundamental Right was being violated, thereby encouraging analytical thinking and application-based learning.

The discussion also addressed the distinction between Fundamental Rights and other legal rights, clarifying how Fundamental Rights are constitutionally guaranteed and enforceable in courts. The speaker explained why the Right to Property is no longer a Fundamental Right, discussing the 44th Constitutional Amendment and its implications. This provided students with a historical and legal perspective on constitutional evolution. The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment, where students raised queries regarding the scope, limitations, and practical enforcement of Fundamental Rights. The discussion helped clarify doubts and reinforced key constitutional concepts.

The feedback received was positive, with participants describing the session as good, insightful, and very informative. Students appreciated the clarity of explanation and the structured discussion of constitutional provisions. As a suggestion for improvement, some participants recommended including more examples to further enhance understanding and engagement. Overall, the session successfully achieved its objective of building constitutional consciousness among students. It strengthened their understanding of Fundamental Rights, legal remedies, and their practical relevance in everyday life. The programme contributed to the holistic development of students by fostering awareness of constitutional values, civic responsibility, and legal literacy.