Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017)

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The case changed everything for us students. It's about Aadhaar - a govt ID linked to our bank accounts, phone numbers, and all personal data. The Supreme Court said Aadhaar is not mandatory for services like education, healthcare, and welfare schemes. But what about private banks and mobile operators? They can still ask for Aadhaar as 'voluntary'.

It's an interesting debate - should privacy be given more importance or is it just about convenience and access to basic services? I think it's a matter of weighing individual rights vs. the state's duty to provide essential services. What's your take on this landmark case?

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Madhav ยท LLB Aspirant

Mehndi bhai, kudos to you for bringing up this landmark case! Justice Puttaswamy's verdict was a huge step towards establishing privacy as a fundamental right. It was a crucial judgment, especially in today's digital age where our personal data is being exploited. We must respect the Supreme Court's decision and keep fighting for citizens' rights to their data and freedom.

Garima ยท LLB Aspirant

Yeh case sabse famous hai Right to Privacy ke liye. High Court of Karnataka ne case ko allow kiya, phir bhi SC ne apne verdict ko badal diya. Supreme Court ne Right to Privacy ko fundamental right ke roop mein accept kiya, jo Indian Constitution ka Article 21 hai. Yeh decision India mein privacy ki khaas jagah aur right to privacy ke bare mein kai implications rakhne wali hai.