The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that complaints, service records, and inquiry details of judicial officers are personal information and cannot be disclosed under the RTI Act. The Court held that such disclosures lack public interest and are protected under Sections 8(1)(j) and 8(1)(e) of the RTI Act.
The Delhi High Court held that the PM CARES Fund does not lose its right to privacy under the RTI Act merely because it is managed or controlled by the government. The Court clarified that third-party privacy protections under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act apply equally to public and private entities.
Law researchers have petitioned the Delhi High Court for a salary increase to Rs 80,000, as approved in 2022, along with arrears and 18% interest due to government inaction. Despite prior salary hikes, the final increase remains pending. The researchers emphasize their work’s value and request urgent judicial intervention for resolution.