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Understanding Article 21 of the Indian Constitution by Himanshu Sharma is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Article 21 of the Indian Constitution protects the right to life and personal liberty. The Supreme Court has interpreted these rights broadly over time to include rights like the right to livelihood, clean environment, social security, and dignity. It also recognizes the right to die with dignity. The scope of Article 21 expanded significantly in the case of Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India.
- Author
- Himanshu Sharma
- Language
- EN