Which one of the following is not included in Article 21 of the Constitution of India?
In Gian Kaur v. State of Punjab (1996) the Supreme Court held that the right to life under Article 21 does not include a "Right to die", that is, a right to end one's own…
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Which one of the following is not included in Article 21 of the Constitution of India?
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Correct answer A
In Gian Kaur v. State of Punjab (1996) the Supreme Court held that the right to life under Article 21 does not include a "Right to die", that is, a right to end one's own life. Livelihood and dignity are recognised parts of the right to life under Article 21. In Common Cause v. Union of India (March 2018) the Court recognised dying with dignity, through advance directives and withdrawal of life support under safeguards, which is different from a general right to die.
Current law: in 2023 the Supreme Court simplified the Common Cause safeguards for advance directives and withdrawal of life support; active euthanasia and a general right to end one's life are still not recognised.
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