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    Question

    In the landmark case of Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union

    of India, the Supreme Court declared the "Right to Privacy" as a fundamental right under: 
    A Article 14 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Article 19 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Article 21 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Article 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Article 32 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In the landmark case of Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court of India unanimously declared that the right to privacy is a fundamental right. It is primarily protected as an intrinsic part of the right to life and personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court also held that privacy is a part of the freedoms guaranteed by the other fundamental rights in Part III of the Constitution, including Article 14 (equality before law) and Article 19 (freedoms of speech, movement, etc.).

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