Govind vs . State of Madhya Pradesh and Ors . ( 18 . 03 .

1975 - SC ) Interactive
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...Assuming that the fundamental rights explicitly guaranteed to a citizen have penumbral zones and
that the right to privacy is itself a fundamental right, that fundamental right must be subject to
restriction on the basis of compelling public interest...

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Case Note: Constitution - right to privacy - Article 21 of Constitution of India and Regulations 855 and
856 of Madhya Pradesh Police Regulations - petition challenged Regulations 855 and 856 authorizing
police to make domiciliary surveillance visits as being violative of Article 21 - appellant contended such
domiciliary visits encroachment upon right to privacy implied in Article 21 - right to privacy part of
fundamental right to life - Constitution does not embody principle of uncontrolled freedom - right under
Article 21 can be taken away by procedure established by law - alleged regulations have force of law -
object of regulations to keep surveillance on habitual criminals and to ensure public safety - petition
dismissed