💡 In Simple Words

This article just defines a word used throughout the Fundamental Rights chapter. Whenever the Constitution says "the State" in the context of your rights, it doesn't only mean the central government - it means Parliament, every state government and state legislature, and every local authority (like a municipal corporation, panchayat, or police department) that operates under government control. Your Fundamental Rights apply against all of these, not just the Prime Minister's office.