Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on pleas challenging data protection law
The Supreme Court of India has requested a formal response from the central government regarding multiple petitions challenging amendments to the RTI Act. The petitioners argue that changes introduced by the Digital Personal Data Protection Act undermine transparency by removing public interest safeguards for personal information disclosure.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing legal tension between individual data privacy rights and the public's right to information, potentially setting a significant precedent for government transparency in India.
The Supreme Court on Friday (August 7, 2026) sought the Centre's response on a batch of pleas challenging amendments made to the Right to Information (RTI) Act through the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana heard submissions from senior advocate Vrinda Grover and advocate Prashant Bhushan before asking Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, to file the government's response.
The pleas said the changes dilute transparency by removing the public interest safeguard for disclosure of personal information.
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