Article 51 of the Constitution of India

(b) maintain just and honourable relations between nations; (c) foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealings of organized peoples withone another; and (d) encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration. 1Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, s. 10 (w.e.f. 3-1-1977). 2Subs. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 27, for “declared by Parliament by law”.Protection of monuments andplaces and objectsof nationalimportance. Separation of judiciary fromexecutive.THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA (Part IV. —Directive Principles of State Policy. — Arts. 48A—51.)24 Promotion of international peaceand security. 1[PART IVA FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES 51A. It shall be the duty of every citizen of India— (a) to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem; (b) to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom; (c) to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India; (d) to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so; (e) to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of Indiatranscending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women; (f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture; (g) to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and tohave compassion for living creatures; (h) to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform; (i) to safeguard public property and to abjure violence; (j) to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour andachievement; *[(k) who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as thecase may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.]Fundamental duties. 1Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, s. 11 (w.e.f. 3-1-1977). *Ins. by the Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002, s. 4 (which is yet not in force, date to be notified later on).