Question : Which of the following Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended even when an ‘Emergency’ is declared in the country?
Option 1: Articles 22 and 23
Option 2: Articles 20 and 21
Option 3: Articles 19 and 20
Option 4: Articles 21 and 22
Correct Answer: Articles 20 and 21
Solution : The correct answer is Articles 20 and 21.
During a national emergency in India, Article 20 and Article 21 maintain their inviolable status.
- Article 20 ensures that individuals cannot be subjected to retrospective or ex post facto laws, meaning a person cannot be punished for an act that was not considered an offence when committed.
- Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, asserting that no person can be deprived of these rights except according to the procedure established by law.
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