CJI Surya Kant said the rule of law is not a welfare scheme or economic policy but a safeguard against arbitrary exercise of power. Speaking in Stockholm, he highlighted judicial independence, constitutional democracy and judicial review as essential tools to protect individual liberties.
Today, On 28th June, The Delhi High Court ruled that deemed universities are not subject to the RTI Act unless government-controlled. The decision followed a petition for student information from Vinayak Mission University. The court upheld the CIC’s decision, citing lack of government control or funding. It emphasized privacy concerns and the need for public interest in information disclosure.
