KA Najeeb Vs Union of India case deals with violation of rights under____________.

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The correct option is Article 21.

KA Najeeb Vs Union of India:-
- It case deals with the violation of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
- Article 21 is a fundamental right that protects the life and personal liberty of every person.
- It has been interpreted by the Indian judiciary to include a wide range of rights such as the right to live with dignity, the right to privacy, the right to health, the right to clean environment, the right to education, and the right to speedy trial.
Article 16:-
- It deals with the right to equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
- It prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, descent, or place of birth when it comes to government jobs
Article 14:-
- It deals with the right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law.
- It essentially states that everyone is equal in the eyes of the law, regardless of factors like religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
Article 19:-
- It deals with the six freedoms of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession or occupation.
- These are subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by the state in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the state, friendly relations with foreign states, public order, decency, or morality, or in relation to contempt of court, defamation, or incitement to an offense.