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In Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court recognized that marital relationships involve individual ______ protected under Article 21, and State cannot criminalize private consensual conduct within this domain without compelling justification.

  1. surveillance
  2. autonomy
  3. regulation
  4. control
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In Supriyo v. Union of India (2023), the Supreme Court directed the Central Government to constitute a high-level committee to examine rights and entitlements of queer couples, illustrating how courts can facilitate rights protection through institutional mechanisms while respecting legislative domain.

  1. True
  2. False
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In Anuradha Bhasis v. Union of India (2020), the Supreme Court required publication of internet shutdown orders primarily to enable:

  1. Government propaganda and public relations
  2. Transparency, judicial review, and public scrutiny of restrictions on digital rights
  3. Immediate implementation without challenge
  4. Exclusive access for government officials only
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In Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court applied Constitutional Morality to hold that constitutional values of gender equality override discriminatory religious customs, illustrating that ______ morality prevails over social morality in matters affecting fundamental rights.

  1. traditional
  2. Constitutional
  3. religious
  4. cultural
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In Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court recognized human dignity as foundational principle underlying Fundamental Rights, and held that discrimination based on sexual orientation violates dignity under Article 21.

  1. True
  2. False
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In Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017), the final step of proportionality test requires balancing. What does this step primarily assess?

  1. Whether the restriction has any rational connection to the aim
  2. Whether the benefits of the restriction outweigh the harm to fundamental rights
  3. Whether the State has a legitimate aim for the restriction
  4. Whether there are any less restrictive alternatives available
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In Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court recognized that marital relationships involve a zone of ______ protected under Article 21, and State cannot criminalize private consensual conduct within this zone without compelling justification.

  1. publicity
  2. privacy
  3. surveillance
  4. regulation
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In Supriyo v. Union of India (2023), the Supreme Court's decision to decline legalizing same-sex marriage while affirming queer rights exemplifies separation of powers: courts protect constitutional values but defer complex policy design to legislature.

  1. True
  2. False
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In Anuradha Bhasis v. Union of India (2020), the Supreme Court required that internet shutdown orders must be time-bound and subject to periodic review. This requirement primarily addresses which step of the proportionality test?

  1. Legitimate aim
  2. Rational connection
  3. Necessity (least restrictive alternative)
  4. Balancing of benefits versus harms
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In Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court applied the arbitrariness test under Article 14 to hold that instant triple talaq was manifestly ______ and unreasonable, violating right to equality.

  1. traditional
  2. arbitrary
  3. ancient
  4. religious
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In Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court emphasized that Constitutional Morality requires the State to protect minorities and individuals against majoritarian impulses, ensuring that democratic legitimacy respects constitutional limits, not just popular will.

  1. True
  2. False
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In the Aadhaar judgment (Puttaswamy, 2018), the Supreme Court struck down mandatory Aadhaar linking for bank accounts and mobile numbers because:

  1. Aadhaar technology is inherently flawed
  2. The privacy intrusion was disproportionate to the stated aims, failing the proportionality test
  3. Parliament lacked authority to mandate Aadhaar linking
  4. Aadhaar violates federal principles by centralizing identity verification
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In Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court decriminalized adultery by striking down Section 497 IPC, but noted that civil remedies like ______ and maintenance remain available for marital disputes, illustrating balance between decriminalization and civil accountability.

  1. imprisonment
  2. divorce
  3. public shaming
  4. community service
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In Supriyo v. Union of India (2023), the Supreme Court recognized that constitutional rights like non-discrimination, dignity, and autonomy under Articles 14, 15, 19, and 21 protect queer couples even without legislative recognition of same-sex marriage, demonstrating that rights protection is not contingent on specific institutional recognition.

  1. True
  2. False
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In Anuradha Bhasis v. Union of India (2020), the Supreme Court applied the 'necessity' step of proportionality test to internet shutdowns, requiring that the State adopt the ______ alternative that achieves legitimate aims with least restriction on digital rights.

  1. most convenient
  2. least restrictive
  3. most comprehensive
  4. fastest
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In Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court applied the 'essential religious practices' test to hold that instant triple talaq is not an ______ practice of Islam protected under Article 25, and thus can be regulated to protect gender equality under Fundamental Rights.

  1. essential
  2. traditional
  3. ancient
  4. cultural
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In Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court interpreted 'sex' in Article 15 (prohibition of discrimination) to include sexual orientation and gender identity, ensuring that discrimination based on these grounds violates constitutional guarantees of equality.

  1. True
  2. False
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In Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court identified three dimensions of privacy. Which of the following is NOT one of these dimensions?

  1. Spatial privacy (control over physical space)
  2. Decisional privacy (autonomy over personal choices)
  3. Informational privacy (control over personal data)
  4. Economic privacy (protection of financial transactions)
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In Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court applied Constitutional Morality to hold that gender equality under Articles 14 and 15 requires marital relationships to be based on mutual respect and autonomy, not ______ or ownership.

  1. tradition
  2. patriarchy
  3. religion
  4. custom
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In Supriyo v. Union of India (2023), despite declining to legalize same-sex marriage, the Supreme Court affirmed that queer couples have constitutional rights to protection from discrimination, right to cohabit, and access to services without discrimination, demonstrating that rights protection can occur even without legislative recognition of specific institutions like marriage.

  1. True
  2. False