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TopicPuttaswamy

Topic: Puttaswamy

How SC’s right to privacy judgment influenced rulings — Section 377, trans rights, phone tapping

Over the last six years, the Puttaswamy judgment has been cited in at least 358 judgments — 64 delivered by the Supreme Court and 294 by various high courts.

‘Very offensive’ — same-sex marriage petitioners slam Modi govt’s ‘psychology of child’ stand in SC

Govt had argued that only Parliament should debate matter of same-sex marriage, claiming issues like 'psychology' of child raised by homosexual couple would have to be considered.

How Puttaswamy verdict brought focus back on privacy in Indian healthcare system

In 'Private and Controversial', Smriti Parsheera and B.N. Srikrishan mention how Indian laws on healthcare management have been bereft of concerns about civil liberty.

Whose driving data is it? Ola e-scooter accident in Assam triggers privacy controversy

When Ola Electric released a statement on the accident, it detailed how that particular vehicle was being driven. That has set off a firestorm.

Modi govt Covid vaccination policy ‘sound’, but no one can be forced to take jab, says SC

Verdict came on petition filed by former member of National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation. He sought disclosure of Covid vaccine trial data & stay on ‘vaccine mandates’.

Legal challenges to Aadhaar: Money bill, early enrolments and exclusions

Much literature on Aadhaar has focused on whether it’s voluntary or mandatory. As a legal matter, this issue is only relevant for the exclusion challenge.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.