SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court has interpreted the right to privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
DETAILS:
- In the landmark judgment of Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) vs. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court declared that the right to privacy is intrinsic to the right to life and personal liberty.
- The court emphasized that privacy is essential for the exercise of other fundamental rights.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Violation of the right to privacy can lead to legal consequences and challenges in courts.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 21
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