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Which of the following have the Supreme Court’s decisions treated as facets of Article 21? 1. Speedy…

Hussainara Khatoon recognised speedy trial as part of Article 21. Subhash Kumar recognised protection against pollution of water and air. Shafin Jahan protected an adult’s…

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Which of the following have the Supreme Court’s decisions treated as facets of Article 21?
1. Speedy trial
2. A healthy environment
3. An adult’s choice of whom to marry, subject to applicable law
4. Travel abroad, subject to lawful procedure

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Hussainara Khatoon recognised speedy trial as part of Article 21. Subhash Kumar recognised protection against pollution of water and air. Shafin Jahan protected an adult’s choice of spouse. Supriyo distinguished protected partner choice from an entitlement to state recognition of a union. Satwant Singh Sawhney treated travel abroad as part of personal liberty, subject to lawful procedure.

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Option A

This set omits an adult’s protected choice of spouse.

Option B

All four are recognised facets of Article 21, subject to the qualifications in the question.

Option C

This set omits an adult’s protected choice of spouse and travel abroad.

Option D

This set omits speedy trial and an adult’s protected choice of spouse.

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