UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2019

Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one's right to marry the person of one's choice?

  1. Article 19
  2. Article 21
  3. Article 25
  4. Article 29

Answer

Correct Answer

Article 21

Explanation

The Supreme Court (e.g., in Lata Singh, Shafin Jahan/Hadiya case) has held that the right to marry a person of one's choice is part of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21.

Topics: article 21 - right to marry a person of choice, fundamental rights, polity, right to life and personal liberty