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Certify the Future? The Dangerous Rise of Unofficial Bank Certificates for CAs

CA, CS, CMA : Banks are asking CAs to issue end-use and KYC certificates without regulatory support. RBI confirms no such requirement exists, hi...

April 24, 2026 20652 Views 0 comment Print

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 507 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 2958 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 1749 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 5148 Views 0 comment Print


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RTI Filed Seeking Mamata Banerjee’s Advocate Enrolment & Practising Status Before BCI

Corporate Law : An RTI application sought details regarding enrolment, certificate of practice, and practising status under the Advocates Act, 196...

May 16, 2026 1353 Views 0 comment Print

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 639 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 513 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 477 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 666 Views 0 comment Print


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RTI Cannot Be Used to Obtain Spouse’s Income Details for Maintenance Dispute: Delhi HC

Corporate Law : The Delhi High Court held that income tax returns and taxable income details are personal information protected under Section 8(1)...

May 6, 2026 3270 Views 0 comment Print

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 2208 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 465 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 657 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 1638 Views 0 comment Print


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IBBI RTI Appeal Disposed as Information Was Ultimately Provided Despite One-Day Delay

Corporate Law : The First Appellate Authority noted that the CPIO exceeded the statutory RTI timeline by one day. However, since the requested clo...

June 9, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Suspends Insolvency Professional for 2 Years Due to False Claim That CoC Was Never Constituted

Corporate Law : The IBBI imposed a two-year suspension after finding that the Insolvency Professional misrepresented before the adjudicating autho...

June 4, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Rejects RTI Appeal as Official’s Identity Was Protected Under Privacy Exemption

Corporate Law : The First Appellate Authority held that details of the official who uploaded CIRP documents were exempt from disclosure under Sect...

May 27, 2026 255 Views 0 comment Print

RTI Appeal Rejected Due to Information Already Provided in Existing Records

Corporate Law : The issue involved alleged incomplete disclosure under RTI. The authority held that all available records were already shared and ...

May 5, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

RTI Appeal Dismissed as Information Already Available in Public Domain

Corporate Law : The Authority held that information accessible on official websites need not be reproduced under RTI. The appeal was disposed of a...

April 22, 2026 387 Views 0 comment Print


CPIO Not Obligated to Reproduce Public Domain Information Under RTI Act

May 14, 2025 1488 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 357 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 669 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 657 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 396 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 471 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 693 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 669 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.

CPIO Under RTI Only Required to Provide Existing Information & not to create: IBBI

April 21, 2025 1299 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI’s First Appellate Authority addressed an RTI appeal regarding information on the Institution of Valuers (IOV) and its foundation (IOVRVF).

RP’s Reply in Complaint is Personal Information; Disclosure Barred Under RTI Without Larger Public Interest

April 17, 2025 918 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI’s First Appellate Authority rejects Arush Mittal’s RTI appeal for RP’s complaint reply, citing third-party personal information exemption.

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