Indian Polity

General Knwoledge (Hr Patwari ) Haryana Patwari Exam

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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

The Supreme Court has increased the ambit of the Right to Life (Article 21) to include which of the following?

Right to life includes the Right to live with dignity
Right to life includes the Right to livelihood
Right to life includes the Right to receive minimum wages
Right to life includes the Right to guaranteed employment for 100 days in a year

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Only4

1 and2

1, 2 and3

1, 2, 3 and4

Here’s an explanation:

- Statement 1: Right to live with dignity

- The Supreme Court has repeatedly held that Article 21 includes the right to live with dignity (Maneka Gandhi case).

- Statement 2: Right to livelihood

- The Court has said the right to life includes livelihood (Olga Tellis vs. Bombay Municipal Corporation).

- Statement 3: Right to receive minimum wages

- ? While wages are required for a dignified life, receiving minimum wages specifically is covered under labour laws, not directly under Article 21.

- Statement 4: Right to guaranteed employment for 100 days in a year

- ? This is a statutory right under MGNREGA, not a fundamental right under Article 21.

Option 2: 1 and 2 only

Correct Answer