People's Union for Civil Liberties v. Union of India
(1997) 1 SCC 301 · Supreme Court of India
Telephone tapping without a fair procedure violates Articles 19 and 21 and ICCPR-type privacy interests.
Unit I · Human Rights Law
ICCPR, ICESCR and India's obligations
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 |
|---|---|---|
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966 | 2 / 9 / 14 | Effective remedy, liberty and fair trial |
| International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 1966 | 2 / 11 / 12 | Progressive realisation; adequate standard of living and health |
| Constitution of India | 51A | Fundamental duties |
Landmark cases
International Commission of Jurists (standards on the rule of law)
ICJ principles · International Commission of Jurists
ICJ principles on judicial independence, detention and the rule of law are persuasive when Indian courts develop Article 21 procedure.