Meghashree Dev

Abstract The article examines the evolving constitutional meaning of the Right to Privacy (R2P) after Puttaswamy, treating it as a “tentacular” right permeating all aspects of life. It analyses a recent Madras High Court decision extending privacy to spiritual orientation, permitting a contested Hindu ritual as part of religious freedom and personal dignity. While applauding the affirmation of autonomy and secularism, the piece raises jurisprudential concerns about judicial notice, essential...