Question Q.2GS2GS2

Article 21 of the Constitution has been interpreted expansively to encompass various facets of protection freedom and dignity. Elucidate with the help of relevant case laws.

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Art 21 of the constitution provide right to life & personal liberty to all ( both citizens and non-citizens). Interpretation & expansion by court (1) Menka Gandhi case:- emptying procedure established by law to brine process of court.Thus now not only law making 'just' authority but also test its 'fairness' & responsibility checked. x Environmental jurisprudence:- it also include right to clean air, environment and good water

Mc Mehta Care, 2014:- Rt to clean air MK Kajet Singh, 2014:- Rt against climate change & its effect Yellore citizen forum:- Right for sustainable development Bheem gas case:- Absolute liability principle. (3) Right to health:- Statues (forming pollution (4) RT to choose partner:- (Haddy case). (5) NAGT foundation & Namey gian care:- Rt to life with dignity (irrespective of gender) (6) Rt to privacy:- Puttuswami of some (Right to) privacy - thus it has expanded scope in providing citizens some inalienable right ( Rashid Sahngh)

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SUNITA

AIR 3642025

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Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Right to Privacy and Article 21

Interpretation and scope of Article 21

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