The Supreme Court on Friday said that it will hear in April petitions including by NGO Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), seeking directions to bring all recognized national political parties within the ambit of Right to Information (RTI) Act.
Third parties seeking information about people registered for live-in relationships, marriages, divorce, and other services under the UCC will get only numbers and no other information.
A Division Bench of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh comprising Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan and Justice MA Chowdhary expressed displeasure over the poor health facilities in the UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Union Territories (UTs).
Responding to issues reported by some users, the DoPT clarified that the OTP feature, introduced on January 2, was implemented to authenticate users and protect sensitive personal information included in RTI applications. By ensuring only authorised access, the measure strengthens cybersecurity and aligns with best practices.
The alleged misuse of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) in the mineral rich Keonjhar district has come under judicial scrutiny with Orissa High Court directing State’s Chief Secretary to probe into the alleged irregularities.
In a first, the Uttar Pradesh government will make people aware of the Right to Information (RTI) on the sands of Sangam during the 2025 Mahakumbh.
Constitution Day, celebrated on November 26, holds immense significance in India and beyond not only because it marks the historical event of the adoption of the country’s Constitution but also because the text of the “highest law of the land” resonates with our quotidian aspiration and further encourages continuous negotiation in the public sphere for reshaping India’s governance framework.
Nineteen years ago, on 12 October 2005, India took a bold step toward enhancing transparency and accountability with the enactment of the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
The report relies on data obtained under the Right to Information (RTI) Act between April 2022 and March 2023. As many as 124 RTI applications were filed across 28 states and two Union territories.
Many skeletons are tumbling out of the cupboards of election bonds and many more will, highlighting the unholy nexus between political parties and businesses.
