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ARTICLE 21 AND CASE LAWS
Article 21 – Protection of Life and Personal Liberty
Article 21 of the Indian Constitution states that “No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.” It is one of the most important Fundamental Rights and applies to both citizens and non-citizens.
Initially interpreted narrowly, Article 21 was expanded significantly by the Supreme Court, especially in the landmark case of Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India. The Court held that the procedure depriving a person of liberty must be just, fair, and reasonable
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Explore Article 21 protection of life and liberty with landmark Supreme Court cases like Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India that expanded fundamental rights in India.
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