Multiple choice

In Maneka Gandhi's case the Supreme Court held that the procedure established by law must be:

  1. fair and reasonable

  2. fair, just and reasonable

  3. fair, just and equitable

  4. duly enacted by legislature
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978), the Supreme Court expanded the scope of Article 21, holding that 'procedure established by law' must be fair, just, and reasonable. The Court rejected the view that any procedure enacted by legislature would suffice. This case established that procedure must pass the test of reasonableness and fairness, not mere legislative enactment.

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