- Article 21 guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty. - The Supreme Court has interpreted Article 21 broadly to include various aspects of personal liberty, including the right to privacy. - The K.S. Puttaswamy case (2017) affirmed the right to privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21.
The 'Right to Privacy' is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2010 · Topic: Articles of the Constitution (Fundamental Rights Articles)
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