PHILOSOPHICAL JUSTIFICATION OF PRIVACY

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The Great political thinkers like ARISTOTLE. JOHN STUART MILL, and KANT , right from the beginning emphasized that Right to Privacy is inherent and inalienable for human beings which shows that it is natural and inclusive of self determination. When researching upon the philosophical justification of Privacy, I have come across some evidence in the 18-19th century in Germany. This made me think about the relationship between moral and Law regarding Rightto Privacy.This forced me to ponder about the MORALITY. Morality includes Self dignity, Self-development, and Self-realization which is the determining factor for Privacy. Every Human being is required to be conscious about one’s inherent ‘SELF’. In this external materialistic world, one needs to be extraordinarily aware and conscious to focus on Self development in upholding dignity and maintaining privacy to achieve eternal happiness. The wholesome development of a man is utilized for the collective interest of the society which is the principle of Utilitarianism leading to the Law of Privacy. Recent Landmark Judgement, Justice. K.S.Puttaswamy (RTD) and another Vs Union of India, cleared many doubts regarding Right to privacy with elaborate interpretation. Now the legal system has developed in such a way that State has the duty to protect the person and his personal data to uphold the dignity which is the core element of privacy otherwise it will lead to arbitrariness.

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