First Generation of RTI Laws  France conceptualised 'right to know' as part of 'human rights' for every 'citizen' (as opposed to privileges & entitlements)  Sweden and Colombia were the foremost to have specific laws – known as the first of three generations of RTI laws  Swedish law informed by principles of maximum disclosure, minimum exemptions, quick and cost-free access, grievance redress in courts against unreasonable denial of access  Not much information in English on Columbia's old RTI law  3 generations of RTI laws – an academic construct – features of Swedish law can be found in RTI laws of 21 st century also  Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (s.76) gives right to obtain certified copies of public documents – right to inspect must be proved
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