Communication Quote by Justice Asok Kumar Ganguly
““The Supreme Court also held that the right to know is a facet of the fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression of a voter under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. The Supreme””
About This Quote
Source Judgment: Supreme Court of India, Election Law Case, 2022
The court linked the right to information with free speech, asserting that voters must access information to exercise democratic rights.
In simple terms: Knowing facts is part of free speech for voters.
Seek and share information to protect democracy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- elections
- public policy debates
- civic education
- media reporting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does access to information affect voter decisions?
- What limits should exist on information disclosure?
Balancing privacy concerns with public’s right to know can be complex.