Fundamental Right to Marriage

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution states that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. The Supreme Court has interpreted this article expansively to include the right to marry a person of one's choice as an essential component of personal liberty and dignity. This was established in landmark cases dealing with freedom of choice in marriage. Article 19 deals with freedom of speech, expression, and movement. Article 25 deals with freedom of religion. Article 29 deals with rights of minorities. Therefore, Article 21 is the correct answer. > Article 21's 'personal liberty' includes right to marry person of one's choice; SC has upheld this through constitutional interpretation. Answer: b.