Why Bombay HC ordered exhumation of Muslim man’s body from Hindu cremation ground

 The Bombay High Court ruled that the right to dignity under Article 21 extends beyond death, allowing exhumation for religious rites. The court quashed administrative refusals, emphasizing that denying custody of mortal remains infringes upon constitutional rights, including freedom of religion. This decision reinforces dignified treatment of the deceased and mandates reasoned decisions from authorities. The Bombay High Court ruled that the right to dignity under Article 21 extends beyond death, allowing exhumation for religious rites. The court quashed administrative refusals, emphasizing that denying custody of mortal remains infringes upon constitutional rights, including freedom of religion. This decision reinforces dignified treatment of the deceased and mandates reasoned decisions from authorities.