Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement?

1. Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution
2. Article 17 and the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV
3. Article 21 and freedom guaranteed in part III
4. Article 24 and provisions under the 44th Amendment to the Constitution

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• The Right to Privacy was recognised as a fundamental right by the 9-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India in the landmark judgment K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017). The Court held that the right to privacy is intrinsic to the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21, which is part of Part III of the Constitution of India, dealing with Fundamental Rights.

Answer: (c) Article 21 and freedom guaranteed in part III; Difficulty Level: Easy