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SHORT ANSWER: The Supreme Court of India recognized the right to privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21 in the landmark judgment of Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) vs. Union of India in 2017. DETAILS: - The judgment emphasized that privacy is intrinsic to the right to life and personal liberty. - It stated that the right to privacy is essential for the exercise of other fundamental rights. - The court ruled that any infringement of the right to privacy must meet the test of legality, necessity, and proportionality. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Violations of the right to privacy can lead to legal challenges and consequences for the state or entities infringing on this right. SOURCE: - Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) vs. Union of India, 2017, Supreme Court of India.