6.26.2. Description

Article 33 empowers the Parliament to restrict or abrogate the application of the fundamental rights in relation to the armed forces, paramilitary forces, police etc. But it does not mean that the article itself would abrogate any rights. The operation of this article depends upon the parliamentary legislation, though these legislations don't need to refer this article. Such legislation by parliament of India may restrict the operation of any fundamental rights such as Equality, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of association, Personal Liberty etc. One such article is Police Forces (Restriction of Rights) Act, 1966. This act was challenged in Supreme Court but was held valid.