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Fundamental Rights

Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement?

C.Article 21 and freedom guaranteed in part III
A.Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to theConstitution
D.Article 24 and provisions under the 44th Amendment to theconstitution.
B.Article 17 and the Directive Principles of state Policy in Part IV.

Correct Answer: Option C

The Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution.

This right emerges primarily from the guarantee of life and personal liberty in Article 21, and also from other facets of freedom and dignity recognized and guaranteed by the Fundamental Rights in Part III of the Constitution.

Article 14 concerns equality before the law. Article 17 abolishes untouchability. Article 24 prohibits the employment of children in factories, etc.

The Supreme Court judgment on Right to Privacy in 2017 reinforced this interpretation.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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