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Article 21 asserts that no person shall be deprived of their life except according to the procedure established by law. This means that every individual has the right to live, and their life cannot be taken away except in accordance with the prescribed legal procedures.
Article 21 provides two rights: Right to life. Right to personal liberty. The fundamental right provided by Article 21 is one of the most important rights that the Constitution guarantees. The Supreme Court of India has described this right as the ‘heart of fundamental rights’.
Feb 9, 2024 · Protection of life guaranteed by Article 21 encompasses within its ambit the right to shelter to enjoy the meaningful right to life. Right to live as guaranteed in any civilized society implies the basic human rights to food, water, a decent environment, education, medical care, and shelter.
No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law, nor shall any person be denied equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.
Dec 12, 2023 · Article 21 (and its many interpretations) is the perfect example of the transformative character of the Constitution of India. The Indian judiciary has attributed wider connotation and meaning to Article 21, extending beyond the Constitution makers’ imagination.
Article 21 of the Indian Constitution holds immense significance as it guarantees the fundamental right to life and personal liberty to every individual. This article has been pivotal in shaping India's legal framework and upholding the values of justice, equality, and human dignity.
In this edition, the text of the Constitution of India has been brought up-to-date by incorporating therein all the amendments up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021.
Article 21 is the procedural Magna Carta protective of life and liberty. [1] Thus it occupies a unique place as a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution which guarantees the Right to Life and Personal Liberty to citizens and aliens which is enforceable against the state. Introduction.
an amendment of this Constitution for the purposes of article 368. THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA (Part I.—The Union and its territory.—Arts. 3-4.) Laws made under articles 2 and 3 to provide for the amendment of the First and the Fourth Schedules and supplemental, incidental and consequential matters.
Editorial Comment - Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the fundamental right to protection of life and personal liberty. It ensures certain safeguards against arbitrary deprivation of life and liberty.
