Yukta Kathuria, Amity University, Noida
ABSTRACT
Article 21 of the Indian Constitution has evolved and developed over time and the perspective of reading the article which is merely two sentence long has broadened. This paper will focus upon the meaning and interpretation of article 21 and its broad scope it has at present. The judiciary has played a major role in the expanding of the meaning of this article through judicial activism with its supporting judgments pronounced from time to time. The highlighting ruling being Maneka Gandhi V. Union of India which allowed Article 21 to be expanded with its scope. The latest opinion related to article 21 was made by the Hon’ble Supreme court stating that the right to die with dignity was also a part of article 21 of the Indian constitution in January 2023. The scope of article 21 is broad in its scope and a wide range of rights are covered under the same that would be discussed with its upholding judgments. The Article is also known to be the ‘heart and soul’ of the Indian constitution.
Keywords: Fundamental Rights, Judicial activism, Judiciary, Speedy Trial, and Homosexuality.
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