Part III · Fundamental Rights · Right to Freedom
Article 21: Protection of life and personal liberty
Official text as on 1 May 2024
Text of Article 21
No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.
Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India
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