A Comparative Research on the Role of RTI in the Indian Legal System: Constitutional Provisions and Judicial Attitude

A Study on the Evolution of Freedom of Expression in the Indian Legal System

Authors

  • Rachna Chauhan Research Scholar
  • Dr. Giriraj Singh Ahirwar

Keywords:

RTI, Indian Legal System, Constitutional Provisions, Judicial Attitude, secrecy laws, Official Secrets Act 1923, Indian Evidence Act 1872, Rowlatt Act 1919, Bengal Criminal (Amendment) Act 1925, freedom of expression

Abstract

The Indian Legal System, largely being a colonial vintage, stresses on secrecy laws and such provisions are contained in Official Secrets Act 1923, sections 123,124 & 162 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872, the infamous Rowlatt Act 1919 and Bengal Criminal (Amendment) Act 1925 etc. After the birth of Republic, freedom of expression became a fundamental right under Art 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.

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Published

2016-04-01

How to Cite

[1]
“A Comparative Research on the Role of RTI in the Indian Legal System: Constitutional Provisions and Judicial Attitude: A Study on the Evolution of Freedom of Expression in the Indian Legal System”, JASRAE, vol. 11, no. 21, pp. 0–0, Apr. 2016, Accessed: Aug. 27, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://ignited.in/index.php/jasrae/article/view/5892

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Vol. 11 No. 21 (2016): Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education (JASRAE)

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Articles

How to Cite

[1]
“A Comparative Research on the Role of RTI in the Indian Legal System: Constitutional Provisions and Judicial Attitude: A Study on the Evolution of Freedom of Expression in the Indian Legal System”, JASRAE, vol. 11, no. 21, pp. 0–0, Apr. 2016, Accessed: Aug. 27, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://ignited.in/index.php/jasrae/article/view/5892