Polity & Governance2021
‘Right to Privacy’ is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India?
Explanation
The 'Right to Privacy' is implicitly protected under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. The Supreme Court of India, in its landmark judgment in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017), articulated that privacy is a fundamental right, as it is essential for the exercise of other rights such as dignity, autonomy, and freedom. This judicial interpretation underscores the evolving understanding of constitutional rights in the context of individual freedoms in a democratic society, aligning with the UPSC's focus on contemporary issues and constitutional law.
