In Daudayal v. State of Rajasthan, the Supreme Court held that personal liberty cannot be sacrificed due to bureaucratic delays and awarded ₹11 lakh compensation to a prisoner who remained incarcerated for 24 days despite a valid court order directing his release. The Court noted that Daudayal had complied with all conditions imposed by the Rajasthan High Court, yet authorities failed to release him and continued his detention without any stay order. Emphasizing the importance of Article 21, the Court observed that liberty is one of the highest constitutional values and cannot be curtailed because the State is still considering whether to file an appeal. It clarified that court orders must be implemented immediately unless stayed by a superior court. The Court further reaffirmed that even convicted persons retain fundamental rights and are entitled to protection against unlawful detention. Relying on precedents such as Rudul Sah, Bhim Singh, and Nilabati Behera, the Court held that monetary compensation is an appropriate public law remedy for violations of personal liberty and directed the State to pay ₹11 lakh for the illegal detention.