Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the Article 19 of the Indian Constitution:
1. Right to Privacy is a fundamental right under Article 19.
2. Rights of a foreigner provided under Article 19 can be invoked even if he is not present in India.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Exp) Option d is the correct answer.
Article 19 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Freedom of Speech and expression.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Supreme Court, in K.S. Puttaswamy case, held that the right to privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 (not under Article 19).
Statement 2 is incorrect: As per the Gujrat High Court, life and liberty under Article 19 and 21 of a foreigner cannot be invoked on his behalf when the individual himself is not in India. Also, the rights under Article 19 are available only to the citizens of India and not to foreigners.
