Right to privacy is a fundamental right: Copy of nine-judge SC bench order

A nine judge bench in 9:0 verdict held that privacy is a part of the right to life and liberty under Article 21 and is also protected under freedom of part 3 of the Constitution.

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In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court nine-judge constitution unanimously said that privacy is a fundamental right which will protect citizens’ personal freedom from intrusions by the state.

A nine judge bench in 9:0 verdict held that privacy is a part of the right to life and liberty under Article 21 and is also protected under freedom of part 3 of the Constitution.

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The ruling came on a bunch of petitions that challenge the mandatory use of Aadhaar cards to every citizen in social welfare schemes of government.