General Studies MCQs

Question

Which constitutional doctrine was introduced in the Maneka Gandhi case (1978) to ensure fairness in law?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Due Process of Law

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Due Process of Law”.
In the landmark judgment Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978), Supreme Court held that the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 is not limited to mere animal existence but includes the right to live with dignity.

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