Rti Battles
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CBI not fully exempt from RTI, must provide information on human rights violations, corruption: HC
While the agency is listed among organisations exempted from the Act, it does not mean that the entire Act is not applicable to it, the court held.
Scroll Staff
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Electoral bonds: No public interest in revealing names of donors, says RTI body
The Central Information Commission said in an order that it will violate provisions of the RTI Act itself.
Scroll Staff
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Bombay HC asks Centre to clarify if only one activist’s personal data was uploaded online
The court sought to know if the details of every RTI applicant were displayed on the I&B ministry’s website.
Scroll Staff
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Lok Sabha elections: Fifth phase records estimated voter turnout of 60.48%
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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The test of time: A jail mulaqat with Umar Khalid
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RTI Act amendments: Seven former information commissioners urge Centre to withdraw bill
They urged the government to refer the proposed legislation to a select committee for public consideration.
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Proposed amendments to 2005 RTI Act ‘severely restrict its scope’, say activists
They said RTI and Right to Privacy were two rights that need to be ‘carefully balanced’ in order to strengthen democracy.
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Gujarat MP asks Surat Municipal Corporation to ignore RTI queries (and break the law)
The majority of requests made under the Right to Information Act, 2005, in Gujarat's financial capital concern illegal construction.
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Video
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers