According to apex court of India right to livelihood is a fundamental right or not ?

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Yes, the right to livelihood is considered a fundamental right by the apex court of India.

The right to livelihood is derived from the right to life and personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
The Supreme Court of India has recognized the right to livelihood as an integral part of the right to life.
In various landmark judgments, the court has held that the right to livelihood includes the right to work, the right to choose one's profession, and the right to carry on any occupation, trade, or business.
For example, in Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation, the court held that the right to livelihood cannot be denied to a person living on the pavement.
Similarly, in Unnikrishnan JP v. State of Andhra Pradesh, the court held that the right to livelihood includes the right to education and employment opportunities.
The court has also emphasized that the right to livelihood should be interpreted in a broad and inclusive manner, taking into account the socio-economic conditions of the people.

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Right to livelihood is guaranteed by the Constitution of India .

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