People'S Union For Civil Liberties & Anr vs U.O.I. & Ors

The Supreme Court ruled that the right to information is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution, subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2). The Court held that the demand for information regarding safety violations in nuclear installations, as per the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, must be balanced against national security and public safety concerns. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the information sought could be restricted for the greater public interest.