Landmark Supreme Court case · 1985Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal CorporationWhy this case mattersRight to livelihood recognised as part of Article 21.Connected constitutional articlesArticle 21 — Protection of life and personal libertyThe State cannot take your life or your personal freedom unless it follows a procedure that is fair, not merely written down. Courts have used this article to protect dignity, privacy, livelihood, and humane treatment — far beyond the original one-line text.This study note summarises the constitutional connection. Verify quotations and legal propositions against the official judgment.