The Right To Information As A Fundamental Right: A Constitutional & Judicial Analysis

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Tharun Aravind B & Dr. Saji Sivan S, VIT School of Law, Chennai

ABSTRACT

The Right to Information (RTI) is a fundamental democratic instrument, promoting government accountability and involving citizens in governance. RTI is identified as a core component of Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. RTI has been moulded through constitutional provisions and judicial enunciations over the years. The present paper presents an exhaustive constitutional and judicial critique of RTI, which tracks its development from initial legal discourse to contemporary judicial renderings. In addition, the paper discusses challenges to its implementation, global viewpoints, the function of technology, and the effects of judicial activism on fostering RTI. Through the filling of the research lacunas in constitutional jurisprudence and judicial trends, this research enhances the scholarly discussion on the relevance of RTI in modern-day governance.

Keywords: Right to Information, Fundamental Rights, Constitution, Judiciary, Transparency, Judicial Review.

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