98-year-old Justice K.S. Puttaswamy, lead petitioner in India's 'right to privacy' case, passed away in Bengaluru.

Justice K.S. Puttaswamy, a former judge of the Karnataka High Court and lead petitioner in the significant 'right to privacy' case, died at 98 in Bengaluru. His landmark 2012 challenge against the Aadhaar scheme prompted the Supreme Court to affirm privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Puttaswamy served on the bench from 1977 to 1986 and held various judicial roles until retirement.

October 28, 2024
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