Office of CJI is a public authority and comes under the ambit of RTI Act: SC

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India on Nov 13, 2019 has held that office of the Chief Justice of India is a public authority and comes under the ambit of the RTI Act. The Court rules that “Transparency does not undermine judicial independence. Judicial independence and accountability go hand in hand. Disclosure is a facet of public interest”. However, the Apex Court cautioned that RTI cannot be used as a tool of surveillance.

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