Consider the following statements regarding the Fundamental Rights guaranteed under the Indian Constitution:
1. Citizens have the right to assemble, hold meetings, and carry out peaceful demonstrations, provided they do not involve violence or criminal conspiracy.
2. A convicted individual can be legally deprived of their personal liberty and life through the prescribed judicial process.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Statement 1 is correct: The freedom of assembly allows citizens to gather and hold peaceful demonstrations without arms, provided it is not part of a conspiracy to cause public disorder. Statement 2 is correct: Article 21 guarantees that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. Thus, a court of law can legally restrict or deprive a convict of these rights through proper judicial sentencing.

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