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In Assn. for Democratic Reforms (supra), the Apex Court was, inter alia, seized of the issue as to whether before casting votes, the voters have a right to know relevant particulars of the candidates contesting the elections. While deciding the issue, the Apex Court held as follows:

"30. Now we would refer to various decisions of this Court dealing with citizens' right to know, which is derived from the concept of 'freedom of speech and expression'. The people of the country have a right to know every public act, everything that is done in a public way by the public functionaries. MPs or MLAs are undoubtedly public functionaries. Public education is essential for functioning of the process of popular government and to assist the discovery of truth and strengthening the capacity of an individual in participating in the decision-making process. The decision- making process of a voter would include his right to know about public functionaries who are required to be elected by him.