Governance & Administration · New Delhi, India
Supreme Court tests blanket privacy exemption added to India's RTI law
Published
The Supreme Court began examining whether amendments made through the data-protection law can broadly block disclosure of personal information under the Right to Information Act. Judges said the case requires balancing privacy with citizens' access to information and questioned removal of the former public-interest safeguard.
Why it matters
The ruling could determine whether privacy claims shield officials and institutions from legitimate scrutiny, reshaping how information officers handle requests involving personal data.
Evidence assessment
Bar & Bench reports the bench's constitutional questions and challenged provision. Proceedings continue, with no final interpretation or remedy yet issued.
Medium confidence — The central development is supported by the linked Bar & Bench report, while the stated evidence gaps prevent a high-confidence assessment.
Coverage assessment
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