Supreme Court Declares Right To Privacy As A Fundamental Right And It’s A Win For Democracy!

In the digital age, privacy has always been a huge matter of concern for the citizens of India. Moreover, with Aadhar made mandatory, the privacy of individuals was at stake because the biometric data could have led to the formation of a surveillance state. After the Triple Talaq verdict, Indians again have a reason to celebrate as the Supreme Court of India comes through with another landmark judgement.

In a historical judgement today, the Supreme Court of India with a nine-judge constitutional bench, has declared that the Right to Privacy is now a fundamental right and is protected under Article 21 of the Constitution.

The impacts of this decision are supposed to be humongous as it can change the way Article 377, which entails that Homosexuality and oral sex are a criminal offence, is implemented. The verdict will also impact the much controversial issue of Aadhar being made mandatory, which has remained a bone of contention between the citizens and the government.

 

The verdict has the internet speculating and celebrating, with a lot of people also questioning the “reasonable restrictions” and waiting with bated breath for further details.

1. We agree.

#RightToPrivacy time and again Supereme Court has come forward to protect rights of Indians.Hats off to these Judges

— Dr.Bharat Singh (@DrBhaaratSingh) August 24, 2017

 

2. A win for democracy

Let's celebrate the one more Independence Day 🇮🇳 #RightToPrivacy is a fundamental right..
We are citizens not slaves!

— James Wilson (@jamewils) August 24, 2017

 

3. A time to rejoice

Thank you Supreme Court and Congratulations India. #RightToPrivacy

— Jay Dahiphalkar (@Jay_d4) August 24, 2017

 

4. A necessity in the digital age

The #RightToPrivacy judgement will help protect personal data of citizens in an era of ubiquitous data.

— Anil Kishan Zutshi (@anil7kishan) August 24, 2017

 

5. Finally!

Final Score –
Privacy 9:0 Aadhaar#RightToPrivacy

— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) August 24, 2017

 

6. The whole nation thanks them.

All those who worked hard to defend our #RightToPrivacy deserve huge thanks from all those citizens of India who care for their privacy.

— S lrfan Habib (@irfhabib) August 24, 2017

 

7. Yes.

SC: "Privacy is a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution".

Govts can go & take a walk. Ha!

🙌👊 #RightToPrivacy 🤘✌️

— Gaurav Pandhi (@GauravPandhi) August 24, 2017

The judgement has provoked mixed reactions from people with many people accepting the verdict with open arms, while some are picking out the negatives. It will be interesting to see the fine print the Supreme Court will provide the citizens, along with the decision.