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TopicRight to Information

Topic: Right to Information

RTI wobbles at 17, information commissions understaffed, lakhs of appeals pending: report

The study examines the performance of all 29 commissions, finds 2 state commissions defunct, 4 operating without a governing head.

How many people with disabilities have a driving licence in Tamil Nadu?: A story in 79 RTIs

RTOs to medical boards — there are many stigmas people with disability face while getting a driving licence.

CIC rejects plea seeking report that gave ex-CJI Gogoi clean chit in ‘sexual harassment’ case

Central Information Commission cites privacy to dismiss RTI appeal that sought disclosure of an in-house SC inquiry report absolving ex-CJI of sexual harassment charges in 2019.

How can landmark laws fail? Just look at how high courts resist RTI

High courts’ rules on RTI act as barriers for information, defeat the law’s purpose.

RTI, triple talaq, UAPA — petitions linked to 3 key matters heard only once in SC since 2019

In all the three matters, the Supreme Court had sought the Centre’s response, which wasn’t filed. Petitioners & lawyers say it shows ‘lack of seriousness on the Centre’s part’.

21 of 29 state information commissions did not hold any RTI hearings during lockdown

Only 7 commissions made provision for taking up urgent matters, a study by Satark Nagrik Sangathan & Centre for Equity Studies showed.

Information panel wants Modi govt to relax RTI response deadline during lockdown

The CIC made the request to the govt last month in view of the fact that offices are shut due to the lockdown, making it difficult to reply to RTI queries.

Judicial independence, motive & purpose, surveillance — how SC argues for and against RTI

The top court has ruled that Chief Justice of India’s office comes under the ambit of the RTI Act. ThePrint brings you four highlights from the judgment.

CJI office comes under RTI Act, says Supreme Court

Announcing the verdict, five-judge SC bench led by CJI Ranjan Gogoi says judicial independence and accountability go hand in hand.

Only 19% of India’s public authorities get ‘A’ grade for sharing mandatory information

Of India’s 838 public authorities, Central Information Commission has given 'E' grade to 35% because they don't share mandatory information.

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper faults India’s military PR, says Pakistan does it better

In post on social media, Cooper narrated experience of MiG-21 researcher from Germany who wanted to attend aircraft’s farewell ceremony in India, and the roadblocks he faced. 

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.