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The concept of "Procedure Established by Law" in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. USA
  2. UK
  3. Japan
  4. Canada

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Japan

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Japan šŸ“š Explanation: The phrase "Procedure Established by Law" is used in Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and was borrowed from the Japanese Constitution. It means that a law that is duly enacted by the legislature is valid even if it violates principles of natural justice, provided the correct procedure was followed. However, the Supreme Court has broadened this to include "Due Process of Law" through the Maneka Gandhi case.