Article 21: Protection of Life and Personal Liberty
No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law
Article 21: Protection of Life and Personal Liberty Article 21: Protection of Life and Personal Liberty Article 21 of the Indian Constitution "No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law. " Meaning: Every person (citizen or non-citizen) has the right to live and enjoy personal freedom. The government cannot take away a person’s life or freedom unless it follows a proper legal process. The law must be fair, just, and reasonable. Example: Imagine a person is arrested without a valid reason. If the police arrest a person without any legal justification, it violates Article 21. However, if a person commits a crime and the court punishes them after a proper trial, it is considered legal. š¹ Applicability : It applies to both citizens and non-citizens .
š¹ Scope : Over time, the Supreme Court has expanded its interpretation to include several fundamental rights such as: Right to livelihood Right to privacy Right to live with dignity Right to die with dignity Rights of prisoners for …
