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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 309 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 2817 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 1698 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 4926 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 3522 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 432 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 2088 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 1548 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 1134 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 99 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 63 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 159 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 Cites Privacy Concerns for Non-Disclosure of Chairperson Visitor Information Under RTI

June 2, 2025 240 Views 0 comment Print

An IBBI RTI appeal regarding Chairperson appointments and employee overtime pay was disposed of. The authority affirmed no obligation to create or interpret information not held.

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

May 21, 2025 567 Views 0 comment Print

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India’s First Appellate Authority addressed an RTI appeal regarding delayed provision of travel allowance guidelines, urging adherence to timelines.

CPIO Not Obligated to Reproduce Public Domain Information Under RTI Act

May 14, 2025 1155 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI disposes RTI appeal citing delay in reply and public domain availability of info on Ajnara India Ltd insolvency; reminds CPIO on timely responses.

IBBI RTI Appeals Disposed Over Delay in Responses

May 14, 2025 273 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI disposes multiple RTI appeals citing delayed responses by CPIO but finds the final replies satisfactory; stresses need for timely compliance with RTI Act.

IBBI Dismisses RTI Appeals Over Misuse of Act by repetitive & overlapping requests

May 1, 2025 489 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI First Appellate Authority dismisses multiple RTI appeals, citing repetitive and overlapping requests as abuse of the Act, warns appellant.

CIC to Reconsider RTI Application Over Human Rights Violation Concern

April 28, 2025 558 Views 0 comment Print

The petitioner is a practicing Chartered Accountant, residing in New Delhi. His name was included in a list of “Undesirable Contact Men” (UCM) which was allegedly circulated by the CBI and subsequently published in various newspaper clippings.

IBBI Urged to Speed Up RTI Responses by Authority

April 25, 2025 339 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI First Appellate Authority notes delay in RTI response on exam grievances, urges CPIO to meet legal timelines despite appeal disposal.

IBBI Not Required to Create Information Under RTI, Rules Appellate Authority

April 25, 2025 372 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Appellate Authority rules public body must provide existing records under RTI but not create information on regulation vetting process.

Disposal of Application After 30 Days violates Section 7 of RTI Act IBBI

April 22, 2025 585 Views 0 comment Print

Information Commission disposes of an appeal regarding delayed RTI response from CPIO, emphasizing adherence to statutory timelines.

Liquidation Data Format Not Mandatory under RTI: IBBI

April 22, 2025 567 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI’s First Appellate Authority dismisses an RTI appeal, clarifying that public authorities are not required to collate data in a specific format if not already maintained.

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