No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.
Article 21: Protection of life and personal liberty
The Constitution of IndiaCentral Constitution · 1950
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Where this provision sits
| Act | The Constitution of India |
|---|---|
| Article | 21 |
| Marginal note | Protection of life and personal liberty |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 7,306 |
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