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Right to Privacy: Puttaswamy Judgment

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

In 2017, the Supreme Court declared privacy a fundamental right under Article 21, overturning previous rulings. It reasoned that personal autonomy, confidentiality, and dignity are inseparable from “life and personal liberty.” This ruling influenced data protection debates, Aadhaar’s validity, and various personal liberty cases. The Court mandated that restrictions on privacy must meet tests of legality, necessity, and proportionality. The government introduced a data protection bill to regulate data collection and usage. Still, balancing privacy with national security or public welfare remains complex. The Puttaswamy verdict reaffirms India’s constitutional commitment to evolving interpretations of fundamental rights in a digital era.

Practice Questions

न्यायिक समीक्षा का सिद्धांत किसके द्वारा समर्थित है?

न्यायिक स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस सिद्धांत का पालन किया जाता है?

Which of the following is the longest-serving political party in India?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Parliamentary System?

राष्ट्रपति के आपातकालिक शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद के तहत निर्धारित हैं?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Parliament?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment process?

राज्यों के अधिकारों का निर्धारण किस आधार पर होता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency?