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Whether Article 21 of the Indian constitution is positive or negative?

Article 21 of the Indian constitution in its grammatical form, appears to be negative, but, in reality, it has been given a positive effect by judicial interpretation. The...

September 28, 2014

What was the held by the Supreme Court in the case of Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan?

The Supreme Court has made a novel use of Article 21 to ensure that the female workers are not sexually harassed by their male co-workers at their places...

September 28, 2014

Is right to die a Fundamental Right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution?

In P.Rathinam v. Union of India, it was held by the Supreme Court that a person cannot be forced to enjoy right to life to his detriment, disadvantage or...

September 28, 2014

What was the view expressed by the Supreme Court in Maneka Gandhi’s case regarding Article 14, 19 and 21 of the Indian Constitution?

In Maneka Gandhi’s case, the Supreme Court laid down a number of propositions seeking to make Article 21 much more meaningful than hitherto. The Court reiterated the proposition...

September 28, 2014

What was the held in the case of state of Himachal Pradesh v. Raja Mahendra Pal regarding right to livelihood?

In Himachal Pradesh v. Raja Mahendra Pal , it was held that the right to livelihood as contemplated under Article 21 of the constitution cannot be so widely constructed which...

September 28, 2014

Legal Aid Eligibility

Legal aid eligibility refers to the criteria determining who can receive financial or legal assistance from the state to access justice. Legal aid ensures that individuals who cannot...

September 28, 2014

Due Process of Law

The Due Process of Law is a fundamental legal principle that ensures fair treatment through the normal judicial system, safeguarding individuals against arbitrary denial of life, liberty, or...

September 28, 2014

Can a person be deprived of his life and personal liberty?

The Supreme Court ruled in A.K.Gopalan v. State of Madras that in Article 21, the expression “Procedure established by law” meant the procedure as laid down in the law as...

September 28, 2014

George Clooney marries his lady love

George Clooney considered to be the most eligible bachelor in Hollywood has married his British Lady love Amal Alamuddin, a British human rights attorney. They tied the knot...

September 28, 2014    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Discuss state monopoly under Article 19 (6) (ii).

Article 19 (6) (ii) enables the state to make laws for creating state monopolies either partially or complete in respect of any trade or business or industry or...

September 28, 2014

Is the right to carry on a profession, trade or business under Article 19 (1) (g) of the Indian Constitution qualified?

Article 19 (1) (g) of the Indian Constitution guarantees to all citizens the right to practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business. This...

September 28, 2014

On what grounds can restrictions be imposed on movement?

Article 19 (1) (d) guarantees to every citizen the right to move freely throughout the territory of India. According to Article 19 (5) of the Indian Constitution, however,...

September 28, 2014