Constitution Section 21 — Protection of life and personal liberty

Summary

No person can have their life or personal freedom taken away unless it is done through a legal process that is set out by law.

Official Text

No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.

Related Provisions

fundamental rights

• Constitution §14 — Equality before law
• Constitution §19 — Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc
• Constitution §32 — Remedies for enforcement of rights conferred by this Part

unlawful detention

• BNSS §187 — Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours
• Constitution §22 — Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases
• CrPC §167 — Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours