In its judgment, the court stressed that participation in the survey must remain entirely voluntary. It directed the government to issue a clear notification ensuring that citizens are aware they are not obligated to participate

The Karnataka High Court (HC) on Thursday refused to stay the ongoing socio-economic survey initiated by the state government , despite objections raised by petitioners regarding its methodology and intent, news agency ANI reported.

In its judgment, the court stressed that participation in the survey must remain entirely voluntary. It directed the government to issue a clear notification ensuring that citizens are aware they are not obligated to participate. Read More

The court also underscored the need for strict confidentiality in handling survey data.

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