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Which Fundamental Right cannot be suspended even during National Emergency?

  1. Article 14 (Equality)
  2. Article 19 (Freedoms)
  3. Article 21 (Life and Personal Liberty)
  4. Article 32 (Constitutional Remedies)

Answer: Article 21 (Life and Personal Liberty)

Article 359(1A), inserted by 44th Amendment: Presidential order suspending FR enforcement cannot apply to Articles 20 (protection in conviction) and 21 (life & personal liberty). These core rights remain enforceable even during Emergency. Article 19 freedoms are automatically suspended during Emergency on war/external aggression grounds (Article 358).

Topic Emergency Provisions - Fundamental Rights During Emergency
Exam Relevance Non-suspendable rights question essential for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams
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