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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 162 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


RTI Not a Grievance Redress Forum & Not Required to Create New Information – Request for Replies to 18 Emails Dismissed

September 9, 2025 456 Views 1 comment Print

IBBI dismisses Nelson James Macwan’s RTI appeal for email replies, ruling the Act is not a forum for grievance redressal or creating new information.

RTI Appeal Over Grievance Against IP & ICSI IIP Rejected by IBBI Appellate Authority

September 3, 2025 294 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI First Appellate Authority dismissed an RTI appeal seeking grievance records, stating CPIO provided all available information as per the RTI Act.

RTI Appeal on GVR Infra Resolution Plan Rejected by IBBI

August 26, 2025 417 Views 0 comment Print

The IBBI dismisses an RTI appeal, upholding the denial of a resolution plan for GVR Infra Projects Ltd. citing commercial confidentiality.

IBBI Dismisses RTI Appeals Citing Abuse of Process in SCN-Related Queries

August 18, 2025 318 Views 0 comment Print

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has rejected three RTI appeals, ruling that the applicant’s requests for internal records were a misuse of the Act to harass the authority.

RTI Cannot Be Used for Explanations – IBBI Rejects Appeal on SCN Records

August 18, 2025 447 Views 0 comment Print

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) dismisses an RTI appeal, stating the request for internal records is an abuse of the RTI Act.

RTI Cannot Be Misused – IBBI Dismisses Repeated Appeals on Parenteral Drugs Matter

August 18, 2025 468 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI dismissed multiple RTI appeals challenging denial of a show cause notice copy. IBBI clarified no such notice existed and cited Supreme Court’s view that RTI should not be used for frivolous litigation.

RTI Appeal Against IBBI: Delay in Information Disclosure Violates Section 7(1) Timelines

August 4, 2025 531 Views 0 comment Print

An IBBI First Appellate Authority has disposed of an RTI appeal, criticizing the CPIO for a one-day delay in providing information but noting the response was satisfactory.

ICSI IIP Complaint Handling: Grievance File Access Granted in IBBI RTI Appeal

July 22, 2025 345 Views 0 comment Print

An IBBI appeal authority ordered the release of file notings on a complaint, revealing a grievance was closed with an advisory to an insolvency professional.

IBBI Dismisses RTI Appeal Over request for Non-Existent Records

July 22, 2025 186 Views 0 comment Print

An IBBI appeal authority dismissed an RTI request for internal documents related to a DC order, stating the CPIO’s provided information was sufficient.

IBBI FAA Dismisses RTI Appeal Over Repeated Info Request

July 22, 2025 168 Views 0 comment Print

An IBBI appeal authority dismissed an RTI request for internal documents, stating the information had been previously provided in response to an earlier appeal.

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