Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and others in the Constituent Assembly debated extensively on whether to adopt the "due process of law" phrase (as in the US Constitution) or "procedure established by law" (as in the Japanese Constitution), ultimately opting for the latter initially to limit judicial intervention in legislative matters, though the interpretation of Article 21 has evolved significantly over time.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, on the debate of "due process" in the Constituent Assembly, observed that :
Asked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2024 · Topic: Constituent Assembly and Making of the Constitution (Key Debates and Decisions during constitution making)
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Answer: A. it involves the relation between legislature and judiciary.
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