Which Article deals with protection of life and personal liberty?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) Article 21.

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution states:

"No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law."

·         This article is part of the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution and is often regarded as the heart of the Constitution due to its wide interpretation by the judiciary.

·         It ensures protection against arbitrary actions by the State.

Key Features of Article 21:

• Right to Life: Includes the right to live with dignity, right to livelihood, right to health, right to privacy, and a clean environment.
• Right to Personal Liberty: Protects against unlawful detention or deprivation of freedom, ensuring liberty of movement, choice, and action.

Additional Information:

• Article 12 : Defines the term "State" for the purpose of enforcing Fundamental Rights.
• Article 22 : Deals with protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.
• Article 31 : This article previously dealt with the right to property but was removed as a Fundamental Right by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978, and is now a legal right under Article 300A.