Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
(1978) 1 SCC 248 · Supreme Court of India
Procedure under Article 21 must be fair, just and reasonable; Articles 14, 19 and 21 form a golden triangle.
Unit III · Constitutional Law – I
Freedoms, Articles 20–22 and right to education
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of India | 19 | Six freedoms and reasonable restrictions |
| Constitution of India | 20 | Ex post facto, double jeopardy, self-incrimination |
| Constitution of India | 21 | Life and personal liberty |
| Constitution of India | 21A | Right to education |
| Constitution of India | 22 | Protection against arrest and preventive detention |
Landmark cases
K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India
(2017) 10 SCC 1 · Supreme Court of India
Privacy is a fundamental right under Article 21.