Article 21 of CoI : Article 21: Protection of life and personal liberty.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a resident of Delhi, was arrested by the police without any warrant or proper legal procedure. He was kept in custody for several days without being presented before a magistrate. Ravi's family filed a petition in the High Court, arguing that his detention violated Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The court ruled in favor of Ravi, stating that his right to personal liberty was infringed upon as he was not detained according to the procedure established by law. The court ordered his immediate release and directed the police to follow proper legal procedures in the future.

Example 2:

Meera, a journalist, wrote an article exposing corruption in a government department. In retaliation, the authorities detained her without any formal charges or trial. Meera's lawyer filed a habeas corpus petition, claiming that her detention was illegal and violated her right to personal liberty under Article 21. The Supreme Court revi...

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