DR.MEHMOOD NAYYAR AZAM vs STATE OF CHATTISGARH

The Supreme Court held that the right to live with dignity is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court criticized the High Court's requirement for the appellant, a doctor who faced humiliation in custody, to submit a representation for compensation after 19 years, deeming it an unreasonable burden. The Court emphasized that the dignity of individuals must be protected and cannot be compromised by state actions, thereby granting the appellant compensation for the violation of his rights.