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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.

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Power To People: A Critical Analysis of Right To Information Act 2005

Corporate Law : RTI Act transformed governance by allowing citizens to access official records, enhancing transparency, accountability, and public...

March 16, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print

RTI on DoT Directions Mandating Pre-Installation of Sanchar Saathi App

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...

December 31, 2025 2832 Views 0 comment Print

NHRC takes Cognizance of Student Safety Issue in Karnataka

Corporate Law : The Commission found prima facie human rights violations where students face dangerous daily travel due to lack of roads and trans...

December 25, 2025 1701 Views 0 comment Print

MeitY Failed to Disclose Gazette Notification Enforcing DPDP Act, 2023

Corporate Law : The case questions how data protection rules can operate when the parent Act is admittedly unenforced. It underscores that subordi...

December 22, 2025 4947 Views 0 comment Print

Bar Council of India refuse to disclose Foreign Lawyer Policy Report under RTI

Corporate Law : The statutory regulator declined disclosure of a key committee report on foreign lawyers. The decision raises questions on transpa...

December 18, 2025 3537 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


RTI Filed Seeking CBSE Records on NCERT Class 8 Textbook; CBSE Replies ‘No Information Available’

Corporate Law : A generalized denial without explanation was contested as contrary to Sections 3 and 7(1) of the RTI Act. The applicant emphasized...

March 20, 2026 516 Views 0 comment Print

RTI Denied on Resolution Applicant Records Due to Commercial Sensitivity

Corporate Law : The appellate authority held that compliance certificates on eligibility and financial capacity contain sensitive commercial infor...

January 5, 2026 411 Views 1 comment Print

IBBI Rejects RTI for RP disciplinary proceedings Replies

Corporate Law : IBBI denies RTI appeal seeking Resolution Professional's disciplinary reply, citing fiduciary relationship under Section 8(1)(e) o...

June 23, 2025 438 Views 0 comment Print

RTI Delay in Travel Guidelines Case: IBBI CPIO directed top adhere to timelines

Corporate Law : The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India's First Appellate Authority addressed an RTI appeal regarding delayed provision of tr...

May 21, 2025 567 Views 0 comment Print

Under RTI CPIO Not Bound to Provide Opinions on criminal activities: IBBI

Corporate Law : IBBI's First Appellate Authority dismisses Ravinder Aggarwal's RTI appeal seeking details on MSA Developers' resolution plan imple...

April 9, 2025 558 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CJI’s Office Under RTI Act: SC Balances Transparency with Judicial Independence

Corporate Law : Supreme Court ruled that the Chief Justice’s office falls under the RTI Act, affirming transparency while safeguarding judicial ...

November 1, 2025 2091 Views 0 comment Print

No Compensation for Alleged Delay in RTI Information Delivery: Madras HC

Corporate Law : Madras High Court dismisses R. Vijayan's review petition seeking RTI compensation, finding no apparent error in prior ruling despi...

June 25, 2025 435 Views 0 comment Print

CIC to Reconsider RTI Application Over Human Rights Violation Concern

Corporate Law : The petitioner is a practicing Chartered Accountant, residing in New Delhi. His name was included in a list of “Undesirable Cont...

April 28, 2025 558 Views 0 comment Print

RTI Act exempts disclosure of personal information of employees: Delhi HC

Corporate Law : Delhi High Court held that order passed by Central Information Commission directed disclosure of information which is entirely per...

October 26, 2024 1554 Views 0 comment Print

Orissa HC Denies RTI on Tax Evasion Outcome

Corporate Law : Orissa High Court rules against disclosing tax evasion petition outcome under RTI Act. Detailed judgment highlights legal reasonin...

May 23, 2024 1140 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


IBBI Denies RTI Request Due to Non-Availability of Requested Records

Corporate Law : The issue was whether IBBI must provide data held by a regulated entity. The Authority held that RTI applies only to information h...

April 10, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

RTI Delay Violates Law: Authority Directs Disclosure of File Notings

Corporate Law : The appeal found that the RTI response was delayed beyond statutory timelines. The key takeaway is that delay breaches RTI provisi...

April 10, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print

RTI Cannot Be Used for Legal Clarifications on Insolvency Issues

Corporate Law : The appellate authority held that RTI applications cannot seek interpretations or clarifications on legal issues like treatment of...

April 1, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI RTI Appeal Order: Delay Noted, CPIO Urged to Adhere to Timelines

Corporate Law : The issue concerns delayed response to an RTI application beyond the prescribed period. It was held that authorities must adhere t...

April 1, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print

RTI Appeal Rejected as IBBI Not Required to Create or Compile Information

Corporate Law : The appellate authority held that public authorities under the RTI Act must only provide information already available in records....

March 13, 2026 468 Views 0 comment Print


IBBI Not Required to Interpret or Clarify Records – RTI Appeal Dismissed

October 23, 2025 369 Views 0 comment Print

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 Rejects RTI Appeal Seeking CoC Voting Records in CIRP Case

October 13, 2025 366 Views 0 comment Print

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).

IBBI Dismisses RTI Appeal Seeking Homebuyer Claim Details in Ansal CIRP

October 13, 2025 219 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI First Appellate Authority rejected an RTI appeal from a homebuyer seeking claim details in CIRP of Ansal Properties, holding that information lies with Resolution Professional, not Board.

RTI Appeal Dismissed as IBBI Not Required to Create New Information

October 7, 2025 396 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court dismisses RTI appeal by Dhananjay Gaikwad; IBBI provided all information under its control, no new data required under RTI Act.

RTI Appeal Dismissed as Queries Not Considered ‘Information’ Under Section 2(f)

October 7, 2025 807 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI’s First Appellate Authority dismissed Mohit R. Mehta’s RTI appeal, affirming the CPIO’s decision that queries on RV/RVE compliance timelines and guidelines constitute clarification or advice, falling outside the RTI Act’s definition of information.

RTI Findings on NCLT/NCLAT Functioning, Vacancies & Transparency

September 27, 2025 3093 Views 0 comment Print

RTI inquiry into NCLT/NCLAT reveals member vacancies, lack of consolidated case data, and opaque appointments, highlighting need for tribunal reforms.

RTI Appeal on Complaint Status Against Insolvency Professional Closed by IBBI

September 25, 2025 501 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI disposes of RTI appeal by Manisha Mehta on complaint against resolution professional, confirming closure and prior communication to complainant.

IBBI not maintain records of insolvency petitions under other laws

September 19, 2025 261 Views 0 comment Print

A summary of an RTI appeal order regarding a request for an individual’s insolvency details. The IBBI directs the appellant to public records on the NCLT website.

IBBI Not Custodian of Personal Insolvency Data: RTI Appeal Dismissed

September 19, 2025 276 Views 0 comment Print

The Appellate Authority clarified that IBBI does not maintain individual insolvency records, and applicants must access information directly through NCLT and other relevant portals.

Queries on eligibility for Limited Insolvency Exam fall outside RTI Act

September 11, 2025 246 Views 0 comment Print

An appeal was denied for an RTI application seeking eligibility information for the Limited Insolvency Examination, as the data was already publicly available on the IBBI website.

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