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11.9.1. Suspension of Fundamental Rights During Emergency

This concept of suspension of rights during emergency has been adopted from the Weimar constitution of Germany.

This is very important as it vests the supreme power in the head of the state- the President.

During emergency only 3 rights of the citizens stand valid-Right to Equality, Right to Freedom (in certain cases) and the Right to Life.