Expanding Horizons: The Supreme Court's Interpretation of Fundamental Rights
- Introduction:
The Evolving Landscape of Fundamental Rights
- Briefly
introduce the concept of Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Indian
Constitution and their significance in safeguarding citizens' liberties.
- Article
21: Right to Life and Personal Liberty
- Explain
how the Supreme Court has interpreted Article 21 to encompass various
facets of the right to life, including the right to food, privacy, and
pollution-free water and air.
- Provide
examples of landmark judgments where the Court expanded the scope of
Article 21 to protect these rights.
- Right
to Food: Ensuring Food Security
- Discuss
how the Supreme Court has recognized the right to food as integral to the
right to life and personal liberty under Article 21.
- Highlight
initiatives and directives aimed at ensuring food security for all
citizens, particularly the marginalized and vulnerable sections of
society.
- Right
to Privacy: Preserving Individual Autonomy
- Explore
the Supreme Court's interpretation of the right to privacy as inherent in
the right to life and personal liberty.
- Discuss
key rulings that affirmed citizens' right to privacy in various contexts,
including surveillance, data protection, and personal autonomy.
- Right
to Pollution-Free Water and Air: Safeguarding Environmental Rights
- Examine
how the Supreme Court has linked environmental protection to the right to
life under Article 21.
- Highlight
judgments and directives aimed at combating pollution and preserving
natural resources for present and future generations.
- Challenges
and Controversies
- Acknowledge
challenges and controversies surrounding the interpretation and
enforcement of these rights, including implementation gaps and
conflicting interests.
- Conclusion:
Upholding Constitutional Values
- Conclude
by emphasizing the vital role of the Supreme Court in upholding constitutional
values and ensuring the protection of citizens' Fundamental Rights.
- Advocate
for continued vigilance and judicial activism to address emerging
challenges and safeguard the rights and freedoms of all individuals.
Catchy Title: Beyond the Text:
The Supreme Court's Bold Interpretation of Fundamental Rights
This title encapsulates the
article's focus on the Supreme Court's innovative interpretation of Fundamental
Rights, particularly under Article 21, to address contemporary challenges and
uphold constitutional values.
- How
has the Supreme Court interpreted the right to food within the ambit of
Fundamental Rights? (a) Under Article 19 (b) Under Article 21 (c) Under
Article 14 (d) Under Article 20
Correct Answer: (b) Under
Article 21
- Which
Fundamental Right has the Supreme Court linked with the right to privacy?
(a) Article 19 (b) Article 21 (c) Article 14 (d) Article 20
Correct Answer: (b) Article 21
- How
does the Supreme Court view the right to pollution-free water and air in
relation to Fundamental Rights? (a) As a subset of Article 19 (b) As part
of Article 14 (c) As inherent in Article 21 (d) As protected by Article 20
Correct Answer: (c) As inherent
in Article 21
- Which
Fundamental Right has the Supreme Court interpreted to encompass the right
to life and personal liberty? (a) Article 19 (b) Article 21 (c) Article 14
(d) Article 20
Correct Answer: (b) Article 21
- In
the context of environmental protection, which Fundamental Right has the
Supreme Court invoked to safeguard citizens' rights to pollution-free
water and air? (a) Article 19 (b) Article 21 (c) Article 14 (d) Article 20
Correct Answer: (b) Article 21
