Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on data protection law challenge

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on pleas challenging amendments to the data protection law. The petitioners contend that recent changes dilute transparency by removing public interest safeguards for disclosure of personal information.

The court has issued notices to the government, asking it to file a detailed reply on the constitutional validity and policy implications of the modifications. The pleas raise concerns about the balance between privacy rights and public access to information.