Q. With reference to the Bijoe Emmanuel case, recently in news, which of the following Fundamental Rights were held by the Supreme Court to have been infringed?
  1. Article 21
  2. Article 25(1)
  3. Article 19(1)(a)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Answer: Only 2 & 3
Notes: In the Bijoe Emmanuel case (1986), the Supreme Court held that forcing children to sing the national anthem violated their rights under Article 19(1)(a) (freedom of speech and expression) and Article 25(1) (freedom of religion). There was no reference to Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty) being infringed in this verdict.