Question

According to the Supreme Court, any restriction on privacy (e.g. Aadhaar) must satisfy which tests?

• A. Legality, Necessity, Proportionality
• B. Fairness, Accountability, Accessibility
• C. Equality, Liberty, Justice
• D. Transparency, Efficiency, Cost-effectiveness

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Legality, Necessity, Proportionality

The Court laid down a triple test:

• Legality → must have a valid law.

• Necessity → must serve a legitimate State aim.

• Proportionality → restriction must be the least intrusive measure.