PEOPLE'S UNION FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court examined the constitutionality of Section 33(B) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, concluding it does not meet constitutional standards under Article 19(1)(a) concerning the right to information. The Court emphasized that the right to information is an extension of the freedom of speech and expression, which is a fundamental right under Part III of the Constitution. The judgment reinforces the principle that citizens have a right to know about candidates contesting elections, thereby enhancing democratic accountability.