Under what circumstances can the rights of the individual be restricted?

Explanation

The rights of the individual can be restricted under the following circumstances:

(i)Imprisonment: if an individual is convicted by a court of law and imprisoned, his rights can be restricted.

(ii)State of emergency: If there is a state of emergency in a country, e.g natural disasters like flood, earth quake or during war time, restriction of individual rights may result.

(iii)Epidemic: There may be restriction also if there is an outbreak of epidemic in the society, e.g small-pox, cholera, yellow fever, etc.

(iv)Remanded in the custody: The determination of the cases of an individual may be pending and the court may order him to be remanded in custody. This is a restriction on his rights.

(v)Arrest of the individual: If an individual is arrested by the law enforcement agents and is awaiting appearance in court, such is a restriction on his rights.

(vi)National security:An individual may be detained in the interest of national security.

(vii)Unsound mind: some people of unsound mind may be detained or incarcerated.

(viii)Type of government:The provisions of the constitution are not respected and adhered to by any of the Military or one party system.

(ix)Death sentence:The conviction of an individual may result in his facing firing squad or by hanging.

(x)Children: Children in need of care and protection may be detained and this is a restriction on their rights