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    Which of the following is the first case in which compensation was awarded for the violation of Article 21?
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    Which of the following is the first case in which compensation was awarded for the violation of Article 21?

    A.

    Rudal Shah Vs. State of Bihar

    B.

    Hussainara Khatoon Vs. State of Bihar

    C.

    D.K. Basu Vs. State of West Bengal

    D.

    None of the above

    Correct option is A


    In Rudal Shah v. State of Bihar (1983), the Supreme Court held that compensation can be awarded for the violation of Fundamental Rights, particularly Article 21. Rudal Shah was illegally detained for 14 years after his acquittal, and the Court granted him monetary compensation.

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