Citation: (1978) 1 SCC 248 · Court: Supreme Court of India · Year: 1978
Case title
Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
Facts
Passport impoundment without hearing challenged under Articles 14, 19 and 21.
Judgment / holding
Due process reading of Article 21; procedure must be fair, just and reasonable; rights read together.
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