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Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement?
- A.Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd amendment to the Constitution.
- B.Article 17 and the Directive Principle of the State Policy in Part IV
- C.Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part III
- D.Article 24 and provisions under the 44th Amendments to the Constitution
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: C. Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part III
Article 21 of the Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. The Supreme Court has interpreted this article expansively to include various aspects of human life and dignity, including the right to privacy. This right is considered intrinsic to personal liberty and is also encompassed within the broader framework of fundamental freedoms provided in Part III of the Constitution.
Source: UPSC gs1 2018