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In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court hold that the right…
In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court hold that the right to privacy is a Fundamental Right?
1. AM.C. Mehta v. Union of India
2. BNational Legal Services Authority (NALSA) v. Union of India
3. CManeka Gandhi v. Union of India
4. DJustice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D
A nine-judge bench in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017) unanimously held that the right to privacy is a Fundamental Right protected under Article 21. M.C. Mehta dealt with environmental and absolute-liability matters, NALSA recognised transgender rights, and Maneka Gandhi expanded the scope of Article 21 generally but did not declare privacy a fundamental right.
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