Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the protection of life and personal liberty guaranteed, and it cannot be suspended even during a National Emergency?

💡 Solution & Explanation

By virtue of the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978, the rights guaranteed under Article 20 for protection in respect of conviction for offenses and Article 21 ensuring the protection of life and personal liberty cannot be suspended even during a National Emergency. Other fundamental rights like Article 19 can be suspended during emergencies proclaimed on grounds of war or external aggression. Article 21 has been judicially expanded to include the right to privacy and a clean environment.