( 1 ) INFORMATION is a many splendoured virtue. It is the key to power, fortune, science and technology and even steadfast democracy. Its potential when channelised is capable of banishing ignorance, poverty, hunger and want. It plays significant role in every walk and sphere of life, including the field of politics and democracy. It can transform democratic institutions and the governance of the country.

( 2 ) IN this petition the petitioner inter alia seeks an informed right of voting for the voters of this country based on information and knowledge about candidates seeking election to Parliament and State Legislatures. The prayer in this regard of the petitioner is as follows: -

"iv) Issue an appropriate writ, order or direction directing Respondent No. 2 to put together the information on criminality of all the candidates for an election and make this information available to public, and print and electronic media for wide dissemination. "

( 3 ) BESIDES, the petitioner seeks a direction to the first respondent to amend the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, in consonance with the recommendations of the Law Commission contained in its 170th Rep