The Supreme Court has recently ruled that Right to Privacy is a fundamental right What is are ...........

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The Supreme Court has recently ruled that Right to Privacy is a fundamental right. What is/are the consequences of this judgment?

1) Citizens can move both the High Courts and Supreme Court for violation of this right.

2) It reconciles India’s legal position on privacy with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).

3) This right will be recognized under the ‘Right to Equality in India pending statutory approval by the Parliament.

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Explanation:

Statement 1: This is as per A32 and A226 of the constitution under the Right to constitutional remedies.

Statement 2: The Supreme Court of India's judgment gains international significance as privacy enjoys a robust legal framework internationally. It is now aligned with A12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and Article 17 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), 1966, which legally protects persons against the arbitrary interference with one's privacy, honour and reputation, family, home and correspondence.

Statement 3: It was recognized as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty under Article 21 and entire Part Ill of the Constitution. Parliament does not recognize FRs different from the constitution.