Right to Information and Transparency in Government

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Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Unkind Cuts, Pg8

ECI's Special Intensive Revision process leads to massive disenfranchisement, deleting nearly a fifth of voters in Telangana and Karnataka, raising serious democratic concerns.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

29 Aug, 2026

Unkind Cuts, Pg8

ECI's Special Intensive Revision process leads to massive disenfranchisement, deleting nearly a fifth of voters in Telangana and Karnataka, raising serious democratic concerns.

29 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Is data protection law crippling RTI, asks SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions if Digital Personal Data Protection Act cripples Right to Information, potentially shielding public functionaries and impacting investigative journalism.

8 Aug, 2026

Is data protection law crippling RTI, asks SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions if Digital Personal Data Protection Act cripples Right to Information, potentially shielding public functionaries and impacting investigative journalism.

8 Aug, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine E Governance Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Preserving the record, Pg6

Delhi High Court's 'right to be forgotten' ruling ignites debate, balancing open justice with individual privacy in the era of digitized court records.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine E Governance Right to Information and Transparency in Government

4 Jun, 2026

Preserving the record, Pg6

Delhi High Court's 'right to be forgotten' ruling ignites debate, balancing open justice with individual privacy in the era of digitized court records.

4 Jun, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Delhi HC recognises ‘right to be forgotten’, lays down rules for de-indexing judicial records, Pg10

Delhi High Court recognizes 'right to be forgotten' under Article 21, setting guidelines for de-indexing judicial records.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

2 Jun, 2026

Delhi HC recognises ‘right to be forgotten’, lays down rules for de-indexing judicial records, Pg10

Delhi High Court recognizes 'right to be forgotten' under Article 21, setting guidelines for de-indexing judicial records.

2 Jun, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

How has the BCCI resisted RTI scrutiny?, Pg14

CIC rules BCCI not a 'public authority' under RTI Act, sparking debate on transparency and accountability in sports governance.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

24 May, 2026

How has the BCCI resisted RTI scrutiny?, Pg14

CIC rules BCCI not a 'public authority' under RTI Act, sparking debate on transparency and accountability in sports governance.

24 May, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Bat for the better, Pg8

CIC excludes BCCI from RTI Act, sparking debate over transparency, public duty, and state control of monopolized sports bodies.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

22 May, 2026

Bat for the better, Pg8

CIC excludes BCCI from RTI Act, sparking debate over transparency, public duty, and state control of monopolized sports bodies.

22 May, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

CIC rules BCCI outside RTI ambit, Pg17

CIC overturns 2018 ruling, exempting BCCI from RTI Act, shielding the cricket board from transparency obligations.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

19 May, 2026

CIC rules BCCI outside RTI ambit, Pg17

CIC overturns 2018 ruling, exempting BCCI from RTI Act, shielding the cricket board from transparency obligations.

19 May, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Rejection rate of Right to Information applications in 2024-25, Pg10

RTI application rejection rate drops to 3.26% in 2024-25, promoting transparency and accountability in governance.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

24 Mar, 2026

Rejection rate of Right to Information applications in 2024-25, Pg10

RTI application rejection rate drops to 3.26% in 2024-25, promoting transparency and accountability in governance.

24 Mar, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

SC to study what constitutes ‘personal data’ in DPDP laws, Pg14

Supreme Court scrutinizes 'personal data' definition in DPDP Act amid concerns over right to information and surveillance.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

13 Mar, 2026

SC to study what constitutes ‘personal data’ in DPDP laws, Pg14

Supreme Court scrutinizes 'personal data' definition in DPDP Act amid concerns over right to information and surveillance.

13 Mar, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

DPDP Act's amendment to RTI Act faces constitutional challenge, potentially diluting transparency and accountability in governance by restricting information access.

25 Feb, 2026

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

DPDP Act's amendment to RTI Act faces constitutional challenge, potentially diluting transparency and accountability in governance by restricting information access.

25 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Privacy, transparency, Pg10

Supreme Court refers challenge to RTI amendment under DPDP Act to Constitution Bench, raising concerns over transparency and citizens' right to information.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

20 Feb, 2026

Privacy, transparency, Pg10

Supreme Court refers challenge to RTI amendment under DPDP Act to Constitution Bench, raising concerns over transparency and citizens' right to information.

20 Feb, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Can't have AI Impact if you shrink right to information, Pg15

Digital Personal Data Protection Act amendment undermines Right to Information, hindering transparency and citizen empowerment in the digital age.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

19 Feb, 2026

Can't have AI Impact if you shrink right to information, Pg15

Digital Personal Data Protection Act amendment undermines Right to Information, hindering transparency and citizen empowerment in the digital age.

19 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

SC Bench to review if new data law delivers a ‘body blow’ to RTI, Pg1

Supreme Court to review if Digital Personal Data Protection Act's Section 44(3) undermines Right to Information Act.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

17 Feb, 2026

SC Bench to review if new data law delivers a ‘body blow’ to RTI, Pg1

Supreme Court to review if Digital Personal Data Protection Act's Section 44(3) undermines Right to Information Act.

17 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

SC to hear plea accusing new data protection law of ‘weaponising’ right to privacy and ‘disarming’ RTI, Pg8

SC to review plea challenging data protection law, alleging it weakens RTI and shields state from scrutiny.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

15 Feb, 2026

SC to hear plea accusing new data protection law of ‘weaponising’ right to privacy and ‘disarming’ RTI, Pg8

SC to review plea challenging data protection law, alleging it weakens RTI and shields state from scrutiny.

15 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Human rights body could function as RTI panel, moots SC, Pg10

Supreme Court proposes merging State Human Rights Commissions with RTI panels in states with low RTI appeals to reduce burden.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

11 Feb, 2026

Human rights body could function as RTI panel, moots SC, Pg10

Supreme Court proposes merging State Human Rights Commissions with RTI panels in states with low RTI appeals to reduce burden.

11 Feb, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

PMO directive on PM CARES: What questions can Lok Sabha ask?, Pg16

PMO's directive barring questions on PM CARES in Lok Sabha raises concerns over parliamentary oversight and government accountability.

Parliament and State Legislatures Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

10 Feb, 2026

PMO directive on PM CARES: What questions can Lok Sabha ask?, Pg16

PMO's directive barring questions on PM CARES in Lok Sabha raises concerns over parliamentary oversight and government accountability.

10 Feb, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Economic Survey calls for re-examination of RTI Act, Pg6

Economic Survey advocates RTI Act re-examination, proposing exemptions for policy deliberations and ministerial veto to safeguard governance efficiency.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

30 Jan, 2026

Economic Survey calls for re-examination of RTI Act, Pg6

Economic Survey advocates RTI Act re-examination, proposing exemptions for policy deliberations and ministerial veto to safeguard governance efficiency.

30 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

DPDP Act does not ‘dilute’ RTI Act, A-G says in opinion, Pg10

Attorney-General asserts DPDP Act doesn't weaken RTI, citing Section 8(2) allowing disclosure when public interest outweighs privacy concerns.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

10 Jan, 2026

DPDP Act does not ‘dilute’ RTI Act, A-G says in opinion, Pg10

Attorney-General asserts DPDP Act doesn't weaken RTI, citing Section 8(2) allowing disclosure when public interest outweighs privacy concerns.

10 Jan, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

By overriding RTI Act, new law triggers transparency concerns, Pg22

SHANTI Bill overrides RTI Act, raising concerns over transparency in nuclear energy sector by restricting information disclosure and limiting appeals.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

20 Dec, 2025

By overriding RTI Act, new law triggers transparency concerns, Pg22

SHANTI Bill overrides RTI Act, raising concerns over transparency in nuclear energy sector by restricting information disclosure and limiting appeals.

20 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government