Summary: The text discusses the relationship between fundamental rights and the amending power under article 368 of the Indian Constitution. It emphasizes that Part III, which enshrines fundamental rights, is not intended to be immutable or beyond the power of Parliament to modify. The text highlights the importance of balancing fundamental rights with social control and evolving societal needs. It also delves into the historical evolution of fundamental rights, citing examples from ancient Greece to modern times. The text argues against the view that fundamental rights are absolute and unchangeable, noting that some rights, like property rights, are subject to social control and may require modification. It also criticizes the Supreme Court's decision in Golaknath's case for potentially freezing the extent of social control over fundamental rights. Lastly, the text points out the distinction between fundamental rights as permanent, and other provisions of the Constitution as amendable, as acknowledged by the Constitution's framers and political leaders like Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.