PUCL v. Union of India (1997) | Right to Privacy & Telephone Tapping Case | Landmark Judgment

Описание: In this video, we dive deep into the landmark case of People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) v. Union of India (1997), famously known as the Telephone Tapping Case. We discuss how the Supreme Court recognized the Right to Privacy as a part of Article 21 and laid down strict guidelines for government surveillance.

Key Topics Covered:

Facts of the Case: Illegal tapping of politicians' phones.

Constitutional Issues: Article 21 (Right to Life) and Article 19(1)(a) (Freedom of Speech).

The Judgment: Why Section 5(2) of the Indian Telegraph Act was challenged.

The Guidelines: Who can authorize tapping and for how long?

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