Fundamental Rights

Basic rights guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution, enforceable directly through the Supreme Court and High Courts.

Relevant Legislation

  • The Constitution of India

Verified Authorities

  • Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India — 1978 AIR 597; 1978 SCR (2) 621
  • Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors. — (2017) 10 SCC 1; AIR 2017 SC 4161
  • Indra Sawhney v. Union of India — 1992 Supp (3) SCC 217; AIR 1993 SC 477

Frequently Asked Questions

Is privacy a fundamental right in India?

Yes — in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017), a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court held that the right to privacy is a fundamental right protected under Articles 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution.

General legal information for reference only, reviewed for accuracy but not a substitute for advice from a qualified advocate on your specific facts.