Article 51: Promotion of international peace and security

Leading cases

• Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997)In the absence of legislation, the Court laid down binding guidelines and norms to prevent sexual harassment of women at all work places, reading international conventions such as CEDAW into Articles 14, 15, 19(1)(g) and 21.

Questions on this article

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1. 1. The directive that the State shall endeavour to foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealings of organised peoples with one another is found in:

   A.Article 49B.Article 51A(c)C.Article 253D.Article 51(c)
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2. 2. Which of the following are fundamental duties under Article 51A? 1. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence. 2. To protect every monument or place of artistic or historic interest declared to be of national importance from spoliation and disfigurement. 3. To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture. 4. To promote international peace and security. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

   A.1 and 3 onlyB.1, 3 and 4 onlyC.2 and 4 onlyD.1, 2 and 3 only
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