Question

“Right to life under Article 21” of the Indian Constitution does not include “Right to die”. This observation was made by the Supreme Court in which case ____?

• A. P. Rathinam v. Union of India
• B. NALSA v. Union of India
• C. Gian Kaur v. State of Punjab
• D. Aruna Shanbaug v. Union of India

Hint:

When studying constitutional law, remember that the interpretation of fundamental rights can evolve, as seen in the \textit{Gian Kaur} case, where the right to life was clarified in the context of assisted suicide.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The Supreme Court in the case of Gian Kaur v. State of Punjab (1996) held that the "Right to Life" under Article 21 of the Constitution does not include the "Right to Die." The Court made this observation in the context of euthanasia, stating that the right to life does not extend to include the right to terminate one’s own life.