Question

In which among the following cases the Supreme Court of India held that Right to Privacy is a Fundamental Right?

• A. K. Puttaswamy vs Union of India
• B. St. Stephens College vs. Delhi University
• C. Unnikrishnan vs the State of Andhra Pradesh
• D. Kesavananda Bharati Case

Answer 1

Answer:

A. K. Puttaswamy vs Union of India

• Right to Privacy – Article 21

  Article 21 of the Indian Constitution speaks about-

  • Right to life
  • Right to personal liberty

  According to this article, every person – citizens and non-citizens have the right to live and the right to have personal liberty. The state can’t deprive any person of these two rights except under procedure as prescribed by the Indian Penal Code.