Part III · Right to Freedom
Article 21 Protection of life and personal liberty.
In force
This article says no person shall be deprived of life or personal liberty except by a fair legal procedure. Courts have read it broadly. The right to life means a life with dignity, and it covers things like a clean environment, health, shelter, and privacy. It is the most used fundamental right in Indian courts.
- No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.
What it means
Plain words summary of the article above. Not legal advice.
This article says no person shall be deprived of life or personal liberty except by a fair legal procedure. Courts have read it broadly. The right to life means a life with dignity, and it covers things like a clean environment, health, shelter, and privacy. It is the most used fundamental right in Indian courts.