SHORT ANSWER:
The judiciary balances the right to information with the need to protect privacy and national security through various rulings and interpretations of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
DETAILS:
- The Right to Information Act allows citizens to request information from public authorities.
- The Act includes exemptions for information affecting national security, personal privacy, and other sensitive matters.
- Courts have interpreted these exemptions to ensure a balance between transparency and protection.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Violation of the Right to Information Act can lead to penalties for public officials.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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