The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed the right to privacy as a fundamental right, protected under the Constitution of India. Background: The case originated from a petition challenging the Aadhaar scheme, which mandated the use of a unique identification number for various government services. Parties: The petitioners, including Justice K.S. Puttaswamy, argued that the Aadhaar scheme violated their right to privacy. The respondents, including the Union of India, contended that the right to privacy was not a fundamental right. Legal issues: The court examined whether the right to privacy was a fundamental right and whether the Aadhaar scheme violated this right. Court observations: The Supreme Court held that the right to privacy is a fundamental right, inherent in the right to life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. The court observed that the right to privacy is not absolute and may be restricted by law. Significance: The judgment has significant implications for data protection and privacy laws in India, emphasizing the need for a robust framework to protect individual privacy.