Right to Privacy after Puttaswamy Judgment: A Review of Legal Developments
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Right to Privacy, Puttaswamy Judgment, Fundamental Rights, Article 21, Data Protection, Constitutional LawAbstract
The Right to Privacy is a fundamental aspect of human dignity, liberty, and autonomy. In India, its legal status was unclear until the landmark Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017) judgment, which recognized privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21 and linked it with Articles 14 and 19. This review examines post-Puttaswamy legal developments, including judicial interpretations, legislative responses, and data protection initiatives. Using doctrinal analysis of constitutional provisions, cases, statutes, and scholarship, the study finds that the judgment significantly expanded individual rights and influenced subsequent decisions. However, balancing state interests with personal privacy remains a challenge. The article concludes that ongoing judicial oversight and legislative refinement are crucial to safeguarding privacy, especially in the digital era.
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