Certified Information Privacy Professional – Asia (CIPP/A) — Question 13

How was the Supreme Court's ruling in the Maneka Gandhi v Union of India case significant to Indian law?

Answer options

• A. It expanded the interpretation of right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.
• B. It established that privacy is a fundamental right granted by the Constitution under Article 21.
• C. It upheld that the impounding of passports for "public interest" is allowable under Section 10(3)(c) of the Passports Act.
• D. It ruled that under Article 32 of the Constitution individuals may file writ petitions when they feel their rights were violated.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the Supreme Court's ruling significantly broadened the interpretation of the right to life, emphasizing its comprehensive nature. Options B, C, and D, while relevant to other aspects of constitutional law, do not capture the primary impact of the Maneka Gandhi case on the interpretation of Article 21.