While the Supreme Court of India has expanded the scope of Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) to include various rights, which of the following is NOT covered as a right under the protective scope of Article 21?

Explanation

Article 21 provides that 'no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.' While the Supreme Court has included medical aid, clean water, and protection from harassment under its protective ambit, capital punishment (death penalty) awarded in accordance with the procedure established by law is constitutional and does not fall under the protective rights of Article 21 to escape punishment.