Justice K.S. Puttaswamy

Justice K.S. Puttaswamy is a retired Indian judge who is best known for leading the Supreme Court case that recognized the right to privacy as a fundamental human right in India. His advocacy emphasized that privacy is essential for individual dignity, personal autonomy, and freedom from unwarranted government intrusion. The 2017 verdict, known as the Puttaswamy Judgment, reaffirmed that privacy is protected under the Indian Constitution, impacting laws related to data, surveillance, and individual rights. His work has significantly shaped India's approach to privacy in the digital age.