A Foreign National's Right To Life & Dignity In India

In a significant ruling, the High Court of Madras has held that, "Foreign nationals facing trial in India are also entitled to Right to life and dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution of India".

The right to life and dignity, under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, has established a powerful shield of protection, ensuring that the right to life and dignity extends beyond borders, safeguarding every Indian citizen. By this judgement, the Court has re-emphasized the fundamental right to life with dignity for every human, both Indian nationals and foreign nationals.

Case Overview

The principles of Article 21 of the Constitution of India came into question, in the present case of Karthik Parthiban (supra), wherein the Petitioner was a citizen of Seychelles, East Africa. The Petitioner was confined in India following a Lookout Circular (LOC) issued by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against him owing to an ongoing criminal investigation in