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RTI Act Implementation — Landmark Judgments

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Landmark Judgments

Central Board of Secondary Education vs Aditya Bandopadhyay

2011

This Supreme Court judgment established that RTI is a fundamental right derived from Article 19(1)(a) and clarified the scope of information accessible under the Act. The Court…

Namit Sharma vs Union of India

2013

The Supreme Court in this case addressed the implementation challenges related to the appointment and tenure of Information Commissioners. The judgment emphasized the importance…

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India vs Shaunak H Satya

2011

This Supreme Court judgment clarified the scope of 'public authority' under the RTI Act and its implications for implementation. The Court held that professional bodies…

Girish Ramchandra Deshpande vs Central Information Commission

2013

The Supreme Court addressed the implementation of penalty provisions under Section 20 of the RTI Act. The judgment clarified the powers of Information Commissions to impose…

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