Which of the following Articles is related to the Protection of Life and…

2022

Which of the following Articles is related to the Protection of Life and Personal Liberty?

  1. A.

    (a) Article 20

  2. B.

    (b) Article 21

  3. C.

    (c) Article 22

  4. D.

    (d) Article 26

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Correct answer: B

Correct answer: Article 21 — No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. Explanation: Article 21 is the fundamental guarantee of protection of life and personal liberty; it provides the broad right and prevents deprivation except by lawful procedure.

Article 20 deals specifically with protections in respect of conviction for offences (such as protection against ex post facto laws, protection against double jeopardy, and protection against self-incrimination).

Article 22 provides safeguards for arrested and detained persons (for example, being informed of grounds of arrest and the right to consult a legal practitioner), but it does not itself constitute the general guarantee of life and personal liberty.

Article 26 concerns freedom to manage religious affairs and is unrelated to protection of life and personal liberty.

Therefore, Article 21 is the Article related to the protection of life and personal liberty.

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