Which one of the following rights was recognized by the Supreme Court in the Selvy Case Judgement (2010)?
A. Right to Mental Privacy
B. Right to purchase property in Jammu and Kashmir
C. Right to form pressure groups
D. NOTA (None of the above)
Answer: Option B
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In the **Selvi v. State of Karnataka** case (2010), the Supreme Court of India recognized the **right to mental privacy** as a part of the **right to personal liberty** under **Article 21** of the Indian Constitution. The Court held that the involuntary administration of scientific techniques such as narcoanalysis, polygraph tests, and Brain Electrical Activation Profile (BEAP) tests violates this right, along with the **right against self-incrimination** under **Article 20(3)**.[](https://testbook.com/landmark-judgements/selvi-vs-state-of-karnataka)