Citation: (2017) 10 SCC 1 · Court: Supreme Court of India · Year: 2017
Case title
K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (Privacy)
Facts
Whether privacy is a fundamental right — Aadhaar-era nine-judge reference.
Judgment / holding
Privacy is a fundamental right under Article 21 (and related freedoms); overruled contrary strands of earlier cases.
Takeaway for the education desk
For desk readers: name the court (Supreme Court), the year (2017), the natures (constitutional, data-protection, cyber-it-act), and separate alleged facts from the holding. Confirm the operative reportable judgment before relying on any classroom summary.
Educational note only. Not legal advice. Not an official certified copy. Confirm the operative judgment before relying on this summary.