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In Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court recognized right to privacy as a fundamental right under which constitutional provisions?

  1. Only Article 21
  2. Articles 14, 19, and 21
  3. Only Article 19
  4. Preamble only

Answer: Articles 14, 19, and 21

Puttaswamy judgment (2017): 9-judge bench unanimously held right to privacy is intrinsic to life and liberty under Article 21; also part of freedoms under Article 19 (speech, movement, etc.) and equality under Article 14. Privacy has three aspects: (a) Spatial (control over physical space), (b) Decisional (autonomy over personal choices), (c) Informational (control over personal data). Foundation for subsequent judgments on Aadhaar, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, digital privacy.

Topic Article 21 Expansion - Right to Privacy
Exam Relevance Landmark privacy case critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams
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