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fundamental right

legal right

neither fundamental right nor legal right

both fundamental right as well as legal right

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UPSC CAPF – 2011

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The correct option is D. The Right to Information (RTI) is considered both a fundamental right and a legal right in India. The Supreme Court has held that the right to information is a fundamental right implied in the right to freedom of speech and expression (Article 19(1)(a)) and the right to life and personal liberty (Article 21). The Right to Information Act, 2005, is a statute enacted by Parliament that provides the legal framework and machinery for citizens to access information, thereby making it a legal right derived from the fundamental rights.

The question probes the legal nature of the Right to Information in India. It is established through statute (RTI Act, 2005) and recognized by the judiciary as integral to fundamental rights.

While the RTI Act grants it as a statutory (legal) right, its roots are in the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. The Supreme Court’s interpretations have solidified its status as a fundamental right essential for the functioning of a democracy and the dignity of life. Therefore, it is accurately described as both.

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