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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
TopicRight to Privacy

Topic: Right to Privacy

Aadhaar, a superb two-in-one judgement

The 50-word Edit — ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Why Justice D.Y. Chandrachud gave a dissenting judgment on Aadhaar

Legal experts have said that Justice Chandrachud’s loud dissent against the Aadhaar verdict will be valuable if ruling is reviewed in future.

Supreme Court refuses to strike down Aadhaar but says private bodies can’t insist on it

Supreme Court strikes down a section of Aadhaar Act which allows mobile companies, banks and schools to demand Aadhaar.  New Delhi: The Supreme Court Wednesday...

What will Supreme Court do with Aadhaar? Here are 3 possible scenarios

The court will examine Aadhaar in light of last year’s landmark privacy judgment, and decide issues like its legality and if it can be made mandatory.

Supreme Court to deliver landmark Aadhaar verdict tomorrow

Supreme Court will decide if Aadhaar is a breach of one’s right to privacy, and if the govt can make it compulsory for benefits & services.

Draft data protection bill pays little attention to the dangers of state power

Individual rights need protection from both state and private digital players. The Srikrishna Committee draft bill recognises one dangerous actor but seems to have forgotten the other.

‘My life is my life’: CJI Dipak Misra speaks up for privacy, says it should not be disturbed

The Chief Justice of India reminds the state of its “solemn duty”, says its action has to be concrete, not mere rhetoric.

Supreme Court to hear tomorrow pleas seeking to decriminalise homosexuality

The bench is going to hear two pleas filed by six noted personalities seeking to quash the criminalizing homosexuality.

India’s landmark data privacy law may force journalists to swear by code of ethics

Justice B.N. Srikrishna committee wants journalists to follow ethical standards set by media associations and make a public commitment to this effect. New Delhi: The Justice B.N....

I only wish homosexuals across India would be able to come out: Vikram Seth

Author hails SC judgment on the right to privacy, especially the part that says sexual orientation is an essential attribute of privacy.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.