Question

In 2017, the Supreme Court held that right to privacy is protected under Article 21 of the Constitution of India in the context of ______________.

Options

• State Surveillance

• Power of search & seizure

• Homosexuality

• Indian Biometric Identification Scheme

Answer 1

Indian Biometric Identification Scheme

Explanation:

The Supreme Court held that privacy is a fundamental right under the Constitution with reasonable restrictions. It is a landmark decision affecting the unique identification program under which biometric data of citizens is collected.