Question Q.2Elucidate with the help of important case lawsGS2GS2
Article 21 of the Constitution has been interpreted expansively to encompass various facets of personal freedom and dignity. Elucidate with the help of important case laws.
Introduction
Article 21 provides freedom of life & liberty except by law
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Main Body
Article 21 provides freedom of life & liberty except by law. (Defence practice) Expansive Interpretation: (1) Maneka Gandhi Casean octradeshine established by law made to take just. Introduced "due process of law". Protection against executive & legislative tyranny. (2) Puttuswamy Judgmentis right to privacy is a fundamental right. (3) Shreya Singh Judgmentchilling after on right to freedom of life. (4) MK Ranjit Singh Caseright eight adverse effects of climate change. (5) Unnikrishnan Caseright to education for 6-19 years of age ground. Later converted to Article 21-A. (6) Right against Bare letter, against solitary confinement. (7) Right to sleep, electricity & internet. (8) Right to health, right to decent working conditions. (9) Right to quality legal aid. (Article 39A) (10) Right to choose one's life partner Thus, Supreme Court has taken a broad view of Article-21 for nurturing Indian Democracy towards maturity.
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Topper
SATVIK SHARMA
AIR 3272025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Right to Privacy and Article 21
Expansive Interpretation through Case Laws
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formal and case-law focused
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