Correct option is C
Correct Option : (c) Right to Constitutional Remedies
In 2017, the Supreme Court of India declared the Right to Privacy as a Fundamental Right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. This was a landmark decision delivered by a 9-judge constitutional bench in the Justice K.S. Puttaswamy vs. Union of India case.
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- Legal Basis: The Right to Privacy is derived from Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty). The court ruled that privacy is an integral part of the dignity and autonomy guaranteed under the Right to Life .
- Judgment: The judgment overturned earlier decisions where the Right to Privacy was not considered fundamental. It also reinforced the constitutional right to personal space, autonomy, and protection from state interference.
- Impact: Strengthened citizens' rights in cases involving personal data, surveillance, and freedom of choice. Played a crucial role in debates surrounding Aadhaar and data protection laws.
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