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Question 79

'Right to Privacy' is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India?

AOptions

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A) Article 15
B
B) Article 19
C
C) Article 21
D
D) Article 29

BSolution

The 'Right to Privacy' is protected under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Supreme Court of India, in its landmark judgment in K.S. Puttaswamy vs. Union of India (2017), unanimously declared the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right, inherently protected under Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) and also forming an intrinsic part of other fundamental rights guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution.

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CStrategy

For questions on Fundamental Rights, it's crucial to know the specific articles and their scope, especially in light of landmark Supreme Court judgments. Many rights are not explicitly mentioned but have been interpreted by the judiciary as flowing from existing articles.

DSyllabus Analysis

This question falls under Indian Polity, specifically Fundamental Rights and Constitutional Law, with an emphasis on judicial interpretations.

EQuestion Analysis

Easy. The Right to Privacy under Article 21 has been a very prominent and widely discussed topic, especially after the Puttaswamy judgment.