Sir — This refers to the editorial, “Yes to data privacy” (August 25). For the second time in a week, the Supreme Court of India delivered a judgement that will touch the lives of millions of Indian in a positive manner. After its ruling on triple talaq, the apex court has now overturned two earlier rulings to hold that the right to privacy is a fundamental right.
The ruling, while far-reaching, is bound to generate its share of legal imbroglios. Though, for now, the verdict has been welcomed, given that it is seen as likely to touch almost every part of a people’s lives. Surely, the country could not have got a better gift from the judiciary for its 70th year of independence.
Now it will turn the attention to the Government and its conduct of Aadhaar. Privacy is the central challenge to Aadhaar legally, and the future of it is yet to be decided.