The right to privacy which was recognised as a Fundamental Right by the Supreme Court in the landmark case ‘Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) vs. Union of India 2017. emerges primarily from ________ of the Constitution of India.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is:C: Article 21

Explanation:

• The right to privacy was recognized as a Fundamental Right by the Supreme Court in the landmark case Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) vs. Union of India, 2017.
• The court ruled that the right to privacy is an intrinsic part of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
• Article 21 states: "No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law."
• This judgment expanded the scope of Article 21, emphasizing the protection of individual autonomy, personal dignity, and the freedom to make choices.

Other Options:

• Article 18: Prohibits titles except for military and academic distinctions.
• Article 19: Guarantees freedom of speech, expression, and other rights but does not directly deal with privacy.
• Article 20: Deals with protection in respect of conviction for offenses.