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Constitution of India · 21

Right to Life and Personal Liberty

Understanding the issue

This is the most important fundamental right. It includes the right to live with dignity, right to privacy, right to livelihood, right to clean environment, and right to free legal aid. No one can take away your life or freedom without following the law.

Punishment

Courts can issue orders to protect life and liberty

Examples

  • Police cannot detain someone without following legal procedure. Arbitrary arrest violates Article 21.

The section as enacted