National Security and Classified Information Protection Laws
In a sovereign and democratic nation like India, national security and the protection of classified information are vital to preserving sovereignty, internal stability, and global relations. However, the existing legal framework—led by the Official Secrets Act (OSA), 1923, a colonial-era statute—often finds itself at odds with the modern principles of transparency, accountability, and the right to information.
The growing demand for a more balanced and democratic legal approach reflects the need to reconcile national security imperatives with the values of open governance and civil liberties.
Recent Developments
- The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, a landmark law that empowers citizens ....
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