Question

In which case, the SC held that right to digital access is an intrinsic component of right to life and liberty, and directed the State to proactively design and implement inclusive digital ecosystems that serve not only the privileged but also the marginalized?

• A. Just Rights for Children Alliance v. S. Harish (2024)
• B. Sabu Mathew George v. Union of India (2017)
• C. Amar Jain v. Union of India and Ors. (2025)
• D. Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India (2020)

Hint:

The jurisprudence on digital rights is evolving. First came the right to access (Anuradha Bhasin), followed by a focus on making that access inclusive and meaningful for everyone as part of the right to life.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

This question refers to a specific hypothetical case used in this mock paper to test the understanding of evolving rights.
While cases like \textit{Anuradha Bhasin} established the right to access the internet as part of freedom of speech, the specific language in the question about "inclusive digital ecosystems" and a directive to the State points towards a more recent or hypothetical scenario.
In the context of this question paper, the intended answer is Amar Jain v.
Union of India and Ors.
(2025).
This case represents the next logical step in jurisprudence: moving from just a right to access, to a right to meaningful and inclusive digital access for all, including the marginalized, as an essential part of the right to life and liberty under Article 21.