India recognizes the Right to _______ as being part of Right to Life (Article 21).
Water
Article 21 Guarantees Right to Water in India
The Constitution of India, under Article 21, guarantees the fundamental right to life and personal liberty.
The Supreme Court of India has interpreted the scope of the Right to Life broadly over time. This expansive interpretation includes various ancillary rights necessary for a meaningful life.
- The Right to Life is not merely about physical existence but includes the right to live with human dignity.
- Subsequent judicial pronouncements have established that this right encompasses several other rights.
- Crucially, the Right to Water has been recognized as an integral part of the Right to Life under Article 21. Access to clean drinking water is considered essential for living with dignity.
Therefore, India recognizes the Right to Water as part of the Right to Life (Article 21).
Important Questions from Basics of Constitution
Which of the following statements with respect to Article 22 of the Constitution and Criminal Law on fundamental rights of an arrested person is NOT correct?
What was the amendment done to the Indian Constitution by 52 nd amendment done in 1985?
Which of the following languages is NOT a part of the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution?
Which of the following constitutional amendments provided for the Right to Education?
When did the Indian Constituent assembly adopt the constitution?
