National Stock Exchange of India is a “public authority” under RTI Act: Delhi High Court
The Court held that NSEI would qualify as a “public authority” not only under the second part, but also under the first part of Section 2(h), RTI Act.
Right to Information Act
CAM successfully represented Board of Control for Cricket in India in proceedings before Central Information Commission
CAM successfully represented the BCCI in the present remand- proceedings, where comprehensive arguments were advanced demonstrating that the BCCI does not meet any of the mandatory conditions prescribed under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act, for being classified as a ‘public authority’.
Recruitment Transparency Prevails: Sikkim HC Orders Disclosure of Merit List and Marks Sought Under RTI , Subject to No Social Media Publication
The Court directed the SPSC to furnish the relevant information sought by the respondent and recorded the respondent’s undertaking not to disseminate the information on social media.
‘Union expected to be more careful while giving reasons to candidates for not being appointed’: Delhi High Court
‘Being careful while giving reasons to candidates for which they have not been appointed would help in avoiding such litigation which entails cost for candidates who may not be able to afford it.’
2024 SCC Vol. 8 Part 5
Cap of stamp duty of Rs 25 lakhs on increase in share capital under the Bombay Stamp Act, 1958
Confidentiality in Arbitration: Legal and Practical Challenges in India
by Vasanth Rajasekaran* and Harshvardhan Korada**
RTI| MP High Court directs disclosure of marks obtained by other candidates in Agniveer recruitment examination within 15 days
MP High Court affirmed the candidates’ right to access information about the performance of other candidates as part of a public activity.
[Mumbai Twin Blast] Delhi HC rejects petition filed by death row convict seeking copy of alleged Intelligence Bureau report suggesting false implication of accused persons
“The premise on which the petitioner is relying, the publishing of such newspaper article, cannot be taken as gospel truth.”
Whether state-funded ‘public trust institution’ obligated to provide ‘information’ under RTI? Bombay High Court clarifies
A Full Bench was constituted to consider whether a Public Trust registered under the provisions of Maharashtra Public Trusts Act 1950, which is running an institution that receives a grant from the State is duty bound to supply information sought from it under provisions of Right to Information Act 2005.
RGNUL National Seminar on RTI in collaboration with Punjab State Information Commission [Register by October 5, 2023]
ABOUT RGNUL The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the
2022 Yearly Wrap Up | Anamnesis of Rulings and Judgments Rendered by Tribunals, Regulatory Bodies and Commissions
While we brace ourselves for 2023, we switch on our anamnesis mode and note down the significant decisions covered in the entire year of 2022 by Tribunals, Regulatory Bodies and Commissions
Can caste-based reservation be given to an individual if one converts to another religion; Madras High Court explains considering instant facts
Madras High Court: In a case filed by the petitioner- candidate seeking the reason for his non-selection as well as
[Top 15 Rulings from Tribunals and Commissions] GST; MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, OYO and Google penalized by CCI; Violation of Code of Ethics & Broadcasting Standards by News18; Bombay Dyeing and Wadia Group penalized by SEBI etc.
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) Gujarat Authority for Advance Ruling| ‘Combined Wire Rope’ not a part of the fishing vessel, thus, not
Jharkhand High Court | Past record of competent person for renewal of competency certificate held to be a relevant consideration for renewal; Petition dismissed
Jharkhand High Court: Rajesh Shankar, J., while dismissing the writ petition, preferred by the petitioners, for quashing and setting aside
Can S. 8(1)(d), RTI Act be invoked to deny copy of thesis in view of commercial viability and to protect interests of scholar and his guide? CIC answers
Central Information Commission (CIC): Saroj Punhani (Information Commissioner), harmonised the conflicting interests of the parties keeping with the letter and spirit of
CIC | Department of Justice to examine RTI applications and provide a clear, cogent and precise response
Central Information Commission (CIC): Bimal Julka, Chief Information Commissioner, instructed Ministry of Law and Justice.to examine the RTI Application to provide a
PM Cares Fund is not a Public Authority under the ambit of S. 2 (h) of RTI Act, 2005: PM’s Office
An RTI application was filed with regard to the PM Cares Fund, wherein following details were sought: Total amount deposited in the
Jail inmates who could not get bail for want of legal aid shall be provided the same with immediate effect: Himachal Pradesh HC
Himachal Pradesh High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Surya Kant, CJ. and Ajay Mohan Goel, J. disposed of a writ petition
Law Commission’s 275th report on Legal Framework: BCCI vis-à-vis Right to Information Act, 2005
The Law Commission of India’s (hereinafter ‘Commission’) 275th report, titled ‘Legal Framework: BCCI vis-à-vis Right to Information Act, 2005’, was recently submitted
Information about disciplinary proceedings by CBI against it’s officers is not information relating to ‘human rights violation’ under first proviso to S. 24(1), RTI Act
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising of Vibhu Bakhru, J., allowed a petition before it,