Correct option is C
Article 21 of the
Constitution of India guarantees the
Right to Life and Personal Liberty. It states:
"No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law."
This is one of the
most fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution and has been interpreted by the
Supreme Court of India in a very broad and liberal manner to include
right to privacy, right to health, right to education, right to a clean environment, and right to live with dignity.
Information Booster:
· Article 21 is a cornerstone of
Fundamental Rights (Part III) and protects individuals from
arbitrary actions by the state.
· Over the years, through
judicial interpretations, this article has evolved into a vast umbrella protecting
various human rights and civil liberties.
Additional Knowledge:
·
Article 2B and Article 4B: These are
non-existent articles in the Indian Constitution.
·
Article 19: This article provides various
freedoms such as speech, assembly, movement, etc., but not specifically the right to life and liberty.