Supreme Court of India
Kishan Chand Jain v. Union of India & Ors
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In view of the above discussion, we are of the considered view that access to the Information Commissions is integral to securing the right to information, which is a necessary concomitant of right to equality under Article 14, the freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution, and the right to life under Article.
Judgment, page 14
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Issue for consideration: The petitioner urges that the State Information Commissions should allow the option of virtual hearings along with physical hearings. Constitution of India – Art. 21 – Access to justice: Held: Access to justice is a right of constitutional purport which signifies that individuals have effective means to approach legal institutions to seek appropriate legal remedies – The ability to access legal institutions empowers individuals to understand and exercise their leg al and constitutional rights – Access to justice enhances the quality of human life and, therefore, is an
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