Under Article 21, the right to 'Personal Liberty' has been interpreted by the Judiciary to include which of the following?
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Correct answer: All of the above
The Supreme Court has given a wide interpretation to Article 21, including the right to privacy (Puttaswamy case), right to a clean environment, and right to basic necessities. It is considered the most evolved article in the Constitution.
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