SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court of India has interpreted the right to privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- In the landmark judgment of Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) vs. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court recognized the right to privacy as intrinsic to the right to life and personal liberty.
- The court stated that privacy is essential for the exercise of individual freedoms and autonomy.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Violations of the right to privacy can lead to legal challenges and consequences for the state or entities infringing upon this right.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 21
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