Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET January 2025 Political Science
Passage
James Madison gave eloquent expression to the urgent need for popular information in a democracy. Sweden adopted the Freedom of the Press Act in 1766 and the United States passed the Freedom of Information Act in 1966. In France, freedom of information and the accountability of public servants are an integral part of constitutional rights. The freedom of information law in Japan came into effect in 2001. In Germany the federal government passed a freedom of information law in 2005, and six Bundeslander (provincial governments) also have their own laws on the subject. The Supreme Court of India, in the State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Raj Narain case, observed that the right to information is implied in the right to freedom of speech. In 2005 the Right to Information Act was passed in India to give citizens secure access to information held by public authorities, promoting transparency and accountability.
As per the passage, in which case did the Supreme Court of India observe that the right to information is implied in the right to freedom of speech?
ARaj Narain Case ✓ Correct
BGolaknath Case
CRe Berubari Case
DNavin Jindal Case
Correct answer: (A) Raj Narain Case — According to the passage, the Raj Narain case established this, so it is the answer.
Explanation
★According to the passage, the Raj Narain case established this, so it is the answer.
★In the State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Raj Narain case the Supreme Court made this observation.
★It held that the right to information is implied in the freedom of speech and expression.
★This right flows from Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution.
★The case involved the election of the then Prime Minister.
★The court affirmed the public's right to know about the working of government.
★So the Raj Narain case is the basis named in the passage.
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