14. What are the characteristics of the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution

1. Some are available only to citizens, while others are available to all persons (citizens, foreigners, legal persons).
2. They are not absolute but qualified; the state can impose reasonable restrictions.
3. All are available against the arbitrary action of the state, and some against private individuals.
4. Some are negative (limit state authority), while others are positive (confer privileges).
5. They are justiciable, allowing persons to move courts for enforcement.
6. They are defended and guaranteed by the Supreme Court.
7. They are not sacrosanct or permanent; Parliament can curtail or repeal them by constitutional amendment without affecting basic structure.
8. They can be suspended during National Emergency (except Articles 20 and 21).
9. Their scope is limited by Articles 31A, 31B, and 31C.
10. Their application to members of armed forces, para-military forces, police forces, intelligence agencies can be restricted or abrogated by Parliament (Article 33).
11. Their application can be restricted while martial law is in force (Article 34).
12. Most are directly enforceable (self-executory), while a few require a law made by Parliament (Article 35).