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?
The Supreme Court ruled that "the right to privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 and as a part of the freedoms guaranteed by Part III of the Constitution" so Option C is right. [Ref: IndianExpress 2017-August] Let's also look at the wrong options: ● Article 14 - Gives the Right to Equality. 42 nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976, is known as mini constitution. ● Article 17 - Related to the Abolition of Untouchability. It is part of Right to Equality. Part IV- Directive Principles of State Policy, does not have any mention about the Privacy. ● Article 24- Prohibition of employment of children in factories, et(c) 44 th Constitution Amendment44 th amendment of the Constitution was enacted by the Janata Government mainly to nullify some of the amendments made by the 42 nd Amendment Act, 1976