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Which landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India held that the 'Right to Privacy' is a fundamental right protected under Article 21 of the Constitution?
A. K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India✓ Correct Answer
B. Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India
C. Shayara Bano v. Union of India
D. Sabarimala Temple Case (Indian Young Lawyers Association)
💡 Solution & Explanation
A nine-judge constitutional bench in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India ruled unanimously that the right to privacy constitutes a fundamental right under Article 21. Other landmark judgments addressed distinct constitutional issues such as gender equality or decriminalization of specific offenses.
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