Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India places the Right to Privacy?
- A. (a) Article 15
- B. (b) Article 16
- C. (c) Article 19
- D. (d) Article 21
Answer: D
Explanation
The Supreme Court of India, in its landmark judgment in *Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd) vs Union of India* (2017), declared the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right. The Court held that privacy is an intrinsic part of life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. While elements of privacy can be found in other fundamental rights like Article 19 (freedom of speech and expression) and Article 15 (prohibition of discrimination), Article 21 serves as the foundational basis for the right to privacy, expanding its scope. This ruling significantly expanded the scope of fundamental rights and is a crucial development in Indian constitutional law, making it a highly relevant topic for UPSC.