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Constitution and Part III and Part IV(A), it is submitted that To conclude, Part III and Part IV(A) are complementing
in an expansion meaning the Part IV(A) are enforceable each other and Part IV(A) also is the corner stone of the
in nature. Indian Constitution. Therefore, it is suggested that by way
One more aspect which is more important is under of judicial interpretation Part IV(A) of the Constitution could

Article 51(A)(d) “to defend the country and render national be enforced in law. Having understood the importance of
service when called upon to do so”. It shall be the duty Fundamental duties, I suggest that the Preamble of the
of every citizen to defend the country and defend the Constitution and the fundamental duties under Part IV(A)
national service. The question comes who should call of the Constitution should be printed in every textbook.
upon to do so? When our fellow brotherns are suffering Necessary publicity should be given to Fundamental
for want of basic needs is it not necessary our duty to duties by using all available communications so that it

work for the wellbeing of fellow citizens? Likewise, when reaches the common man. The journey which began
a public property is being destroyed or the rich heritage from Fundamental Rights must end with Fundamental
of composite culture is under danger, is it not the duty of Duties which are more fundamental than the other.
the citizen to come forward and protect it? Jai Hind.

MB Nargund is Additional Solicitor General of India for Karnataka
High Court,at Bangaluru. A senior advocate, Mr Nargund was

appointed as ASGI in December 2019 for three years.

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