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Supreme Court refers challenges to DPDP Act to 5-judge bench

The Supreme Court has sent petitions challenging parts of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and its rules to a five-judge bench. The court will not halt the Act's enforcement for now. Petitioners argue amendments weaken transparency and the Right to Information Act. The case involves fundamental rights and seeks to balance privacy with public access to information.

17 Feb 2026 1:01 am