”No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law”. Comment on the statement, highlighting the related interpretations by the Supreme Court of India.

Topic: Indian Constitution– historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

2.  ”No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law”. Comment on the statement, highlighting the related interpretations by the Supreme Court of India. (150 Words)

Difficulty Level: Easy

Reference: Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable

Key Demand of the question:

The constitutional provisions relating to the statement, highlighting its interpretation by the Supreme Court

Directive word:

Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the topic and form an overall opinion thereupon

 Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Brief on the constitutional provisions-Article Numbers, schedule, related detailed provisions

Body:

First, mention the expanded scope of Article 21

Then, the ordered interpretation by the Supreme Court in relevance to the statement

Conclusion:

A relevant closing statement