Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Health is a Fundamental Right.
Reason (R): The Right to protection of Life under Article 21 has also been upheld in various judgments by Hon'ble Courts of Law as including the Right to Health.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, the Right to Life includes the Right to Health.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The Right to Health in India is linked with Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Indian courts have interpreted: \[ \text{Right to Life} \Rightarrow \text{Right to Health} \] This means access to healthcare and protection of health are considered essential components of a dignified life.

Step 1: Analyze Assertion (A).
Health is recognized as part of the Fundamental Right to Life under Article 21 through judicial interpretation.
Hence, Assertion (A) is correct.

Step 2: Analyze Reason (R).
Several court judgments have upheld that the Right to Life includes the Right to Health and medical care.
Hence, Reason (R) is correct.

Step 3: Check whether Reason explains Assertion.
The judicial interpretation of Article 21 directly explains why health is treated as a Fundamental Right. Therefore, Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(A)\ \text{Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)}} \]