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In Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017), a 9-judge bench of the Supreme Court unanimously held that right to privacy is a fundamental right under Article 21.

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  2. False

Answer: True

Puttaswamy case (2017): 9-judge bench unanimously held right to privacy is intrinsic to life and liberty under Article 21; also part of freedoms under Article 19 and equality under Article 14. Overruled M.P. Sharma (1954) and Kharak Singh (1962) which held privacy not a fundamental right. Foundation for subsequent judgments on Aadhaar, decriminalization of homosexuality, reproductive rights.

Topic Right to Privacy - Puttaswamy Case
Exam Relevance Recent landmark case on fundamental rights critical for UPSC Mains and current affairs exams

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