On Tuesday (26th March): Supreme Court Justice BR Gavai highlighted the integral relationship between the right to free speech and the right to information, especially in the context of elections and the Electoral Bonds case. Emphasizing the evolution from colonialism to democracy, he reaffirmed the Court’s commitment to upholding constitutional values and encouraging citizen participation.
The Supreme Court’s recent invalidation of the electoral bonds scheme highlights the balance between privacy and transparency in political funding. The decision emphasizes the crucial role of judicial review in safeguarding fundamental rights and underscores the significance of public access to information about political contributions. This ruling signifies the evolving nature of law and democracy.
The Delhi High Court clarified that the CBI must disclose information related to corruption and human rights violations under the RTI Act, rejecting blanket exemptions. This reaffirms the importance of transparency and accountability, ensuring that exemptions do not undermine the Act’s purpose. The ruling emphasizes the balance between confidentiality in investigations and the public’s right to information.
