A COMPARATIVE LOOK AT THE RIGHT TO LIFE IN INDIA AND THE UNITED STATES

AUTHOR – OYNDRI MUKHERJEE, STUDENT AT MAHARASHTRA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, NAGPUR

BEST CITATION – OYNDRI MUKHERJEE, A COMPARATIVE LOOK AT THE RIGHT TO LIFE IN INDIA AND THE UNITED STATES, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (11) OF 2025, PG. 536-541, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

I.        ABSTRACT

This study offers a comparative analysis of the Right to Life as protected under India’s Article 21 and the U.S. Constitution’s Due Process Clause. It explores how different constitutional frameworks, judicial philosophies, and social-political contexts shape the scope and application of this fundamental right. Emphasizing cultural and political influences, the paper discusses lessons each country can learn from the other to strengthen legal protections. The findings encourage reforms to better secure this universal right, reflecting evolving human dignity and societal needs.