Question

Who among the following headed the nine-judge constitutional bench that declared the right to privacy as a fundamental right?

• A. JS Khehar
• B. Dipak Misra
• C. HJ Kania
• D. TS Thakur

Answer 1

Answer:

A. JS Khehar

• 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.