SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court of India recognized the right to privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution in the Puttaswamy case (2017).
DETAILS:
- The judgment emphasized that privacy is intrinsic to the right to life and personal liberty.
- It stated that the right to privacy includes the protection of personal data and autonomy over personal choices.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Violations of the right to privacy can lead to legal challenges and accountability for the state and private entities.
SOURCE:
- Article 21 of the Constitution of India, Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) vs. Union of India (2017)
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