Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India
(2017) 10 SCC 1 · Supreme Court of India
Privacy is a fundamental right; informational self-determination is part of Article 21.
Unit V · Information Technology Law
Privacy, personal data and the constitutional framework
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of India | 21 | Protection of life and personal liberty |
| Information Technology Act, 2000 | 43A | Reasonable security practices and compensation |
| Information Technology Act, 2000 | 72A | Disclosure of information in breach of lawful contract |
| Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 | 4–8 | Grounds of processing and duties of the data fiduciary |
Landmark cases
Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
(2015) 5 SCC 1 · Supreme Court of India
Vague criminalisation of online expression chills both speech and the private use of digital networks.