Revisiting Landmark KS Puttaswamy Judgment As 'Right To Privacy' Crusader Passes Away

In 2012, nearly 26 years after retirement, Justice Puttaswamy filed a petition against the constitutional validity of the Aadhar scheme before the Supreme Court.

Justice Puttaswamy challenged the constitution validity of Aadhar Scheme in top court, contending that government has not put in place adequate privacy safeguards

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Former Karnataka High Court judge Justice KS Puttaswamy who was the lead petitioner in the landmark case which recognised the  'right to privacy as a fundamental right, passed away on Monday at the age of 99. His legal crusade against the validity of the Aadhar scheme, led to the Supreme Court recognising the right to privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21 of Constitution. In 2012, nearly 26 years after retirement, Justice Puttaswamy filed a petition against the