Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Delhi High Court Orders Electronic RTI Framework for the Centre
Imagine you want to know something from the government, like how they spend money.
You can ask for this information through the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
Now, the Delhi High Court wants the government to make it easier to get this information electronically, like over the internet.
The court said the government needs a plan to make sure you can get what you ask for, and in the way you want it.
They gave the government three months to create this plan, making it simpler for everyone to access information.
Delhi High Court urged Centre to establish a framework for electronic RTI information.
The court granted the Centre three months to decide on the framework.
The ruling came in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL).
The court emphasized the need to ensure information is provided in the mode requested.
The framework aims to help information seekers understand their RTI rights.
- Who
- Delhi High Court and the Centre.
- What
- Delhi High Court directed the Centre to create an electronic framework for RTI information.
- When
- Within three months.
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- To ensure information seekers can receive information in the requested mode, understanding their rights.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Action
- Urged Centre to create a framework
- Subject
- RTI information in electronic mode
- Timeframe
- Three months
- Legal basis
- Public Interest Litigation (PIL)