-The Times of India NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court ruling on right to privacy being a fundamental right could lead to an uncertain impact on right to information as some activists and experts are warning that the order could leave RTI facing new challenges. Former chief information commissioner A N Tiwari said, "Privacy has been addressed by the RTI Act, under sections 8(1)(j) and Section 11. However, the fact is that there...
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Privacy: Many-splendoured right which needs to be at forefront of civil liberties -Madhavi Goradia Divan
-Hindustan Times The judgment in Puttaswamy takes privacy far beyond the confines of Article 21 and weaves it into other fundamental rights such as the freedom of conscience, the freedom of assembly and the freedom of occupation. Fundamental rights were once described by the Supreme Court as “empty vessels into which each generation must pour its content in light of its experience” (PUCL v Union of India (2003) 4 SCC 399). Close to...
More »Why govt-subsidised Amma, Indira canteens are lifesavers -Reetika Khera
-Hindustan Times After Tamil Nadu’s pioneering Amma canteens, many states have started community kitchens, such as Karnataka’s Indira Canteens. This is a welcome development. The first coverage of the recently inaugurated “Indira canteens” in Karnataka that I noticed were two reports on television channels. Both were poking fun (justifiably) at Rahul Gandhi’s goofy speech at the launch. Sadly though, neither commented on the rationale or importance of the Karnataka government’s initiative. This...
More »Right to privacy verdict: A fundamental shift on gay rights -Dhananjay Mahapatra
-The Times of India NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court bench on Thursday provided a big boost to the LGBT community by declaring that a 2014 order by a two-judge bench had gravely erred in annulling a Delhi HC verdict decriminalising gay sex between consenting adults. "Sexual orientation is an essential attribute of privacy. Discrimination against an individual on the basis of sexual orientation is deeply offensive to the dignity and self-worth of...
More »FAQ: What the Right to Privacy Judgment Means for Aadhaar and Mass Surveillance
-TheWire.in Does the right to privacy becoming a fundamental right mean the Aadhaar programme is unconstitutional or will be shut down? The Wire explains. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday (August 24) ruled that all Indians enjoy a fundamental right to privacy, a right that is protected under Article 21 of the constitution. But what does this mean for the government’s Aadhaar programme? Is it going to be shut down? How does...
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