High Court Weekly Roundup September 2025 [Week 2] | 2012 Pune Serial Blasts; PG Medical Reservations; Hyundai Car Defect Case; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts from the first week of September, 2025.
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Bombay High Court dismisses MP Rajan Vichare’s plea challenging Naresh Mhaske’s 2024 Lok Sabha victory
Bombay High Court concluded that Naresh Ganpat Mhaske was not legally obligated to disclose a conviction for a criminal offence, especially when such conviction had not resulted in imprisonment for one year or more. Consequently, the Court found that the election petition did not disclose a valid cause of action.
Cochin International Airport Authority is a ‘public authority’ under RTI Act: Kerala High Court
The Court concluded that all three limbs of Section 2(h)(d)(i) of the RTI Act — ownership, control, and substantial financing, stood satisfied in the case of CIAL. Hence, CIAL was held to be a “public authority” within the meaning of the Right to Information Act, 2005, and was amenable to the obligations of information disclosure under the provisions and rigours of the Act.
HIGH COURT APRIL 2025 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Taman Singh Sonwani’s Bail; Murshidabad Violence; Influencers’ Free Speech; Chandola Lake Demolition; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
Supreme Court Judges decide to place their declaration of assets on Court Website upon assuming office
Placing the declaration of assets on the Supreme Court website will be on a voluntary basis.
Section 4 RTI Act | Gauhati HC directs State to complete enrollment of Public Information Officers and other Departments on RTI portals
In 2023, the Supreme Court issued directions for all High Courts to facilitate the supply of information through online web portals and for all incidental purposes connected with the implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
CIC expresses grave displeasure over blatant violations and mishandling of RTI application by former CPIO
The Central Information Commission condemned the lack of adherence to the RTI Act provisions and the inadequate checks and balances within the system.
‘Within precincts of RTI Act’; CIC upholds denial of information on blocking of X accounts covering farmer’s protests
The appellant sought information concerning blocking of social media accounts covering farmer’s protests and those critical of the government.
Independence Day 2024: Celebrating Trailblazing Judgments, Legislations and Policies – Charting the path to ‘Viksit Bharat’
Celebrating the 78th Independence Day by revisiting the most historical legal achievements of the country
Supreme Court upholds CIC’s power to frame Regulations pertaining to constitution of Benches, as such powers are within the RTI Act
“Administrative bodies must have the freedom to establish and implement internal procedures and regulations that best suit their unique mandates and operational needs”
Co-operative societies are not “public authorities” under RTI Act, not bound to provide information requested by citizen: Madras HC reiterates
As per the petitioner, the society is an autonomous body and is not a public authority within the meaning of Section 2(h) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
MNLU Mumbai | Training Workshop on Right to Information [30th April 2024]
The Pro Bono Club at MNLU Mumbai, in association with PCGT, is inviting registrations for its Training Workshop on Drafting of RTI.
Delhi HC sets aside CIC order allowing disclosure of exemption sought by Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra for its donations
“The information pertaining to an assessee cannot be granted under the Right to Information Act, 2005 in view of Section 138(1)(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.”
Supreme Court strikes down Electoral Bonds Scheme for being violative of right to information under Art. 19(1)(a) of Constitution
The 5-Judge Constitution Bench heard a batch of cases challenging the controversial electoral bonds scheme over three days, before reserving the verdict in November.
Misuse of RTI Act will dilute its importance and make government servants dither from carrying out their activities: Delhi High Court
“The Court has unfortunately been coming across various cases where abuse of Right to Information has led to paralysis and fear among Government officials.”
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Delhi High Court directs CIC to provide details of contract entered by UIDAI with external organsations for handling grievance redressal
Transparency forms the core of good governance, and promotes efficiency and effectiveness in the functioning of the government
Archbishop Patriarch of Goa not ‘public authority’ under RTI Act: Bombay High Court
“The power to strike down offending law is a scalpel, not a machete.”
Latest Supreme Court and High Courts Judgments on Right to Information Act, 2005
“The Right to Information is not meant for gratifying idle curiosity or mere inquisitiveness but is essential for the effective functioning of democracy, transparency and accountability as sine qua non in a genuine democracy” – Former Attorney General Soli J. Sorabjee
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