Article 21: Protection of life and personal liberty

Part III: Fundamental Rights

No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.

Draft Constitution of India 1948

Article 15, Draft Constitution of India 1948

No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law, nor shall any person be denied equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.

Constitution of India 1950

Article 21, Constitution of India 1950

No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.