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Indian PolityEasyAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2019, GK

When a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, the right to move a Court for the enforcement of all Fundamental Rights remains suspended, except

  1. A.Article 20 and Article 21
  2. B.Article 21 and Article 22
  3. C.Article 19 and Article 20
  4. D.Article 15 and Article 16

Correct answer

A. Article 20 and Article 21

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Article 20 and Article 21. Since the 44th Amendment, the President cannot suspend the right to move a court for enforcing Articles 20 and 21, even during a national emergency.

Under Article 359, during a Proclamation of Emergency the President may by order suspend the right to approach courts for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. After the excesses of the 1975–77 Emergency, the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978 made an exception for Article 20 (protection in respect of conviction for offences) and Article 21 (protection of life and personal liberty). Separately, Article 358 suspends Article 19 automatically, but only in an emergency declared on the ground of war or external aggression.

Option B is wrong because Article 22 (protection against arrest and detention) can be suspended. Option C is wrong because Article 19 is suspended under Article 358. Option D is wrong because Articles 15 and 16 have no such protection.

Exam tip: Articles 20 and 21 can never be suspended (44th Amendment, 1978); Article 358 suspends Article 19, Article 359 the others.

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  3. C.1, 2 and 3
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