In which one of the following cases it was held that telephone tapping is an invasion of right to privacy?
Verified Answer
A. People's Union for Civil Liberties v. Union of India
B. State of Maharashtra v. Murali Deora
C. Govind v. State of Madhya Pradesh
D. Mr. X v. Hospital Z
Explanation:
In the landmark case of People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) v. Union of India (1997), the Supreme Court of India held that telephone tapping is a serious invasion of an individual's right to privacy, which is an integral part of the right to life and personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. The court laid down guidelines for telephone tapping to prevent its misuse.