The RTI Act, 2005 is based on which fundamental right of the Constitut

The RTI Act, 2005 is based on which fundamental right of the Constitution of India ?

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Right to Equality (Article 14)

Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression (Article 19)

Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21)

Right against Exploitation (Article 23)

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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2021-22

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The Right to Information Act, 2005 is fundamentally based on the idea that citizens have the right to access information held by public authorities. This right to know is an essential facet of the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India. The Supreme Court of India has, in numerous judgments, affirmed that the right to information is implicit in the right to freedom of speech and expression. Access to information allows citizens to participate effectively in a democracy and to hold their government accountable.

The right to information is considered a derivative of the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a).

While information can also be crucial for the exercise of other rights like the Right to Life (Article 21), particularly in matters of health, environment, etc., the legal and constitutional basis for the RTI Act is primarily rooted in the right to freedom of speech and expression, as recognised by the judiciary.

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