The Supreme Court’s hearing on the DPDP Act and its amendments to the RTI regime has reopened a long-simmering debate at the heart of Indian constitutional law—how to balance the right to privacy with the citizen’s right to know. At stake is not just data protection, but the future of public accountability in the digital state.

A deep dive into India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023—key rights, compliance challenges, and legal implications.