The Right to Life and Personal Liberty

The word “life” as engaged by Article 21 takes in its sweep not only the concept of mere physical existence by also finer values of life including the right to work and right to livelihood. This right is a fundamental right certain to all persons residing in India, citizens and non-citizens alike. Right to life including right to livelihood and work as guaranteed by Article 21 is not abridged to a mere paper tired expression but is kept alive, lively and pulsating so that the country can successfully march towards the affirmed goal of company of an egalitarian society as envisaged by the beginning fathers while enacting the constitution of India along with its preamble.