In Brief
A petitioner challenged provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005, contending they created unreasonable barriers for illiterate, visually impaired, orthopaedically disabled, and economically disadvantaged persons. The Supreme Court upheld the Act's framework, finding adequate safeguards: Section 6(1) requires officials to assist persons unable to write; multiple states provide information in Braille and audio formats; Rule 5 exempts below-poverty-line applicants from fees; and helpline facilities exist. The Court granted liberty to submit representations for additional accessible modes and directed authorities to explore emerging technologies for accessibility improvements.
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