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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


Public Authorities Not Obligated to Provide Opinions or Clarifications Under RTI Act

February 21, 2025 1233 Views 0 comment Print

RTI Act grants access to existing records only; public authorities need not provide opinions, clarifications, or policy recommendations, as emphasized by CIC and SC precedents.

Investigation Status Inquiries Are Beyond RTI Act Scope: IBBI

February 21, 2025 378 Views 0 comment Print

RTI Act permits access only to information held by a public authority and does not require the creation or interpretation of information. The authority found that inquiries regarding investigation status or actions taken by IBBI officials amounted to seeking opinions or advice, which falls outside the scope of the RTI Act.

MSME Ministry Information held in fiduciary capacity not disclosable under RTI: IBBI

February 12, 2025 333 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI denies RTI appeal citing fiduciary exemption under Section 8(1)(e). The requested MSME-related information was withheld. Appeal disposed on Feb 10, 2025.

IBBI Clarifies RTI Act Does Not Mandate Data Collation; Appeals Dismissed

February 12, 2025 582 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI disposes RTI appeals citing data limitations and exemptions under Section 7(9) and Section 8 of the RTI Act.

RTI Act mandated Access to Records, Not Creation of Documents

February 10, 2025 759 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI’s First Appellate Authority reviews RTI appeals by Kairav Anil Trivedi, addressing disclosure requests under the RTI Act. Key findings and decision summary.

RTI Act does not cover hypothetical questions or clarifications

January 17, 2025 4389 Views 0 comment Print

Decision on RTI appeal by Kamal Deep Tyagi against IBBI, addressing information queries under the RTI Act and their availability in the public domain.

RTI Act Limits Information to What is Held or Controlled by Public Authorities

January 10, 2025 636 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI’s First Appellate Authority addresses RTI appeal concerning grievance information under Regulation 7(3). Appellant’s request partially fulfilled as per RTI Act.

IP and IBBI Communications in Insolvency Process Exempt under RTI

December 19, 2024 717 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI disposes of RTI appeal seeking details on the appointment of a Resolution Professional. Information exempted under fiduciary and commercial confidentiality clauses.

RTI Act: Respondent’s Obligation Limited to Information ‘Held or Controlled’ by Public Authority

November 14, 2024 906 Views 0 comment Print

An RTI appeal challenging IBBI’s refusal to disclose information under Sections 8(1)(d) and (e) of the RTI Act was dismissed.

क्या जीएसटी अधिनियम में घोषित तथ्यों का RTI में सूचना जारी की जा सकती है?

October 30, 2024 1893 Views 0 comment Print

जीएसटी रिटर्न क्या गोपनीय हैं? जानें, क्या आरटीआई अधिनियम के तहत जीएसटी रिटर्न की जानकारी प्राप्त की जा सकती है।

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