Aseer Jamal vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court recognized the right to information as an intrinsic part of the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India. The Court addressed concerns regarding the accessibility of information for illiterate and disabled individuals under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, but refrained from adjudicating on the constitutional validity of the provision. Instead, the Court directed the Union of India and States to establish effective mechanisms to ensure access to information for these marginalized groups, thereby reinforcing the principle of equality under Article 14.