The Supreme Court of India has recently reaffirmed the right to privacy as a fundamental right, particularly in the context of the Aadhaar scheme. Background: The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, was enacted to provide a unique identity to every resident in India. However, the collection and storage of biometric and demographic data raised concerns about privacy. Parties: The petitioners, including Justice K.S. Puttaswamy, challenged the constitutionality of the Aadhaar Act. Legal issues: The primary issue was whether the right to privacy is a fundamental right and whether the Aadhaar Act infringes upon this right. Court observations: The Supreme Court held that the right to privacy is an intrinsic part of the right to life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. The court also observed that the Aadhaar Act does not violate the right to privacy, as it is a reasonable restriction in the interest of national security and prevention of money laundering. Significance: This judgment has significant implications for data protection and privacy in India, emphasizing the need for a robust data protection framework to safeguard individual rights.