The 'Right to Information' (RTI) is considered a part of which Fundamental Right?
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Correct answer: Article 19(1)(a) on Free Speech
The judiciary has interpreted the Right to Information as a derivative of the Freedom of Speech and Expression. To express an opinion effectively, a citizen must have the right to seek information from the government.
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