Q. With reference to the Right to Protection of Life and Personal Liberty enshrined under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q. With reference to the Right to Protection of Life and Personal Liberty enshrined under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The correct option is B 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: According to Article 21: “Protection of Life and Personal Liberty: No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.”This fundamental right is available to every person, citizens and foreigners alike.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Protection of Life and Personal Liberty enshrined under Article 21 is not an absolute right. The State can impose reasonable restrictions on it, but it should be fair, reasonable, and just, and as per the procedure established by law.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: According to Article 21: “Protection of Life and Personal Liberty: No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.”This fundamental right is available to every person, citizens and foreigners alike.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Protection of Life and Personal Liberty enshrined under Article 21 is not an absolute right. The State can impose reasonable restrictions on it, but it should be fair, reasonable, and just, and as per the procedure established by law.
