Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
article 21 right to life personal liberty human dignity due process
Held: Expanded interpretation of Article 21 to include personal liberty and human dignity.
Ratio decidendi
Article 21 (right to life) includes right to live with human dignity and all personal liberties.
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