Explore the power of transparency with the RTI Act. Learn how the Right to Information Act empowers citizens to access government information for a more accountable democracy.
CA, CS, CMA : Banks are asking CAs to issue end-use and KYC certificates without regulatory support. RBI confirms no such requirement exists, hi...
Corporate Law : RTI Act transformed governance by allowing citizens to access official records, enhancing transparency, accountability, and public...
Corporate Law : The issue concerns denial of policy documents by invoking Section 8(1)(g) without justification. It is argued that such a non-spea...
Corporate Law : The Commission found prima facie human rights violations where students face dangerous daily travel due to lack of roads and trans...
Corporate Law : The case questions how data protection rules can operate when the parent Act is admittedly unenforced. It underscores that subordi...
Corporate Law : An RTI application sought details regarding enrolment, certificate of practice, and practising status under the Advocates Act, 196...
Corporate Law : A generalized denial without explanation was contested as contrary to Sections 3 and 7(1) of the RTI Act. The applicant emphasized...
Corporate Law : The appellate authority held that compliance certificates on eligibility and financial capacity contain sensitive commercial infor...
Corporate Law : IBBI denies RTI appeal seeking Resolution Professional's disciplinary reply, citing fiduciary relationship under Section 8(1)(e) o...
Corporate Law : The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India's First Appellate Authority addressed an RTI appeal regarding delayed provision of tr...
Corporate Law : The Delhi High Court held that income tax returns and taxable income details are personal information protected under Section 8(1)...
Corporate Law : Supreme Court ruled that the Chief Justice’s office falls under the RTI Act, affirming transparency while safeguarding judicial ...
Corporate Law : Madras High Court dismisses R. Vijayan's review petition seeking RTI compensation, finding no apparent error in prior ruling despi...
Corporate Law : The petitioner is a practicing Chartered Accountant, residing in New Delhi. His name was included in a list of “Undesirable Cont...
Corporate Law : Delhi High Court held that order passed by Central Information Commission directed disclosure of information which is entirely per...
Corporate Law : The First Appellate Authority noted that the CPIO exceeded the statutory RTI timeline by one day. However, since the requested clo...
Corporate Law : The IBBI imposed a two-year suspension after finding that the Insolvency Professional misrepresented before the adjudicating autho...
Corporate Law : The First Appellate Authority held that details of the official who uploaded CIRP documents were exempt from disclosure under Sect...
Corporate Law : The issue involved alleged incomplete disclosure under RTI. The authority held that all available records were already shared and ...
Corporate Law : The Authority held that information accessible on official websites need not be reproduced under RTI. The appeal was disposed of a...
The issue was whether records relating to disciplinary action could be disclosed under RTI. The key takeaway is that information may be withheld if disclosure can impede ongoing proceedings.
Appeal challenging non-disclosure of pay, allowances, and travel guidelines was dismissed, as the information was already accessible online and exempt under the RTI Act.
The IBBI appellate authority ruled that DHFL insolvency compliance reports are confidential commercial information. Disclosure was limited, as records were not maintained in a segregated format.
Authority held that information sought had already been addressed in a prior appellate order and advised applicant to pursue appropriate remedies. key takeaway is that RTI appeals cannot reopen matters already adjudicated.
The authority held that complaint-related submissions received from Insolvency Professionals are held in fiduciary capacity and exempt under Section 8(1)(e). The ruling reiterates that RTI cannot be used to obtain confidential regulatory material.
The IBBI held that details sought under RTI regarding Swastik Ispat Pvt. Ltd. were already hosted on its website, disposing of the appeal accordingly.
Supreme Court ruled that the Chief Justice’s office falls under the RTI Act, affirming transparency while safeguarding judicial independence and privacy rights.
IBBI’s First Appellate Authority dismissed an RTI appeal for data on cross-border insolvency cases, noting no formal statutory framework is currently notified under the IBC.
Tribunal emphasized that the CPIO cannot be directed to create, interpret, or deduce information. Appeals seeking clarifications or explanations regarding CIRP proceedings were dismissed in line with Section 2(f) of the RTI Act.
IBBI dismissed an RTI appeal seeking Committee of Creditors’ voting details, holding that such information is not accessible under RTI Act and is exempt under Section 8(d).
