Article 21
Guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, judicially expanded to cover dignity, privacy and a clean environment.
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Featured Snippet: On 5 August 2026, the Supreme Court clarified that news outlets can report court proceedings without sharing audio-video clips of live-streamed hearings. The clarification fo...