Which 1978 Supreme Court judgment held that the 'procedure established by law' under Article 21 must be just, fair and reasonable?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
- Step 1: Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India, AIR 1978 SC 597, was a landmark decision that significantly expanded the interpretation of Article 21. Answer: Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India. The court ruled that the 'procedure established by law' under Article 21 must be just, fair and reasonable, rejecting earlier interpretations; her passport had been impounded on 2 July 1977. Why not the others: A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras, Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala and Golaknath v. State of Punjab don't fit.
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