Fundamental Right to Information (under Article 19(1)(a)) क्या है?
ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि
मुख्य प्रावधान
8 points- 1.
Derived from Article 19(1)(a), which guarantees 'freedom of speech and expression'.
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The right to information is essential for citizens to make informed choices and participate effectively in a democracy.
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It is not an absolute right and can be subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2), such as in the interests of national security, public order, decency, etc.
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The RTI Act, 2005, provides the statutory framework for exercising this fundamental right, outlining procedures and exemptions.
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The Supreme Court has emphasized that transparency in governance is a prerequisite for a healthy democracy.
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It enables citizens to hold public authorities accountable and check against arbitrary exercise of power.
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The right extends to information held by public authorities, not private bodies, unless they are substantially funded or controlled by the government.
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Any law that restricts this right must satisfy the test of 'reasonableness' under Article 19(2).
दृश्य सामग्री
Fundamental Right to Information: Constitutional Basis & Scope
This mind map elucidates the constitutional foundation of the Right to Information, its judicial evolution, scope, and inherent limitations.
Fundamental Right to Information
- ●Constitutional Basis
- ●Judicial Evolution
- ●Scope & Significance
- ●Limitations & Operationalization
हालिया विकास
4 विकासOngoing judicial interpretations continue to refine the scope and limitations of this right.
The RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019, raised concerns about weakening the independence of information commissions, indirectly impacting the exercise of this right.
The current news highlights a new law that critics argue 'undermines the fundamental right to information' by expanding exemptions, potentially challenging the balance struck by the RTI Act and judicial precedents.
Debates on data protection and privacy also intersect with the right to information.