CJI under RTI a boost for transparency, now SC needs to end culture of sealed envelopes
50-Word Edit

CJI under RTI a boost for transparency, now SC needs to end culture of sealed envelopes

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

   

The Supreme Court has struck a blow for transparency by bringing the Chief Justice of India’s office under the RTI Act. But this covers only the administrative side of the top court. Transparency should make its way into the judicial side as well and end the culture of sealed envelopes.