Constitutional Law
Right to Life and Personal Liberty
A constitutional guarantee that no person shall be deprived of their life or personal liberty except according to a fair, just, and reasonable procedure established by law.
Courts have interpreted this right expansively over the years to include not just protection from physical harm, but a wide range of related rights — including the right to live with dignity, right to privacy, and right to a clean environment.
Any state action depriving a person of life or liberty must follow a procedure that is itself fair and reasonable, not merely any procedure prescribed by law.
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