Today (8th April): The Supreme Court rejected AAP leader Sanjay Singh’s appeal regarding the disclosure of PM Narendra Modi’s academic qualifications. The Court refused to intervene in the defamation case against Singh, upholding the summons issued by the trial court. The case will proceed, emphasizing that free speech does not extend to defamation.
The Delhi High Court clarified that the CBI must disclose information related to corruption and human rights violations under the RTI Act, rejecting blanket exemptions. This reaffirms the importance of transparency and accountability, ensuring that exemptions do not undermine the Act’s purpose. The ruling emphasizes the balance between confidentiality in investigations and the public’s right to information.
In a notable legal development, the Delhi High Court has reversed a previous decision that mandated the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to disclose information regarding the alleged phone tapping of a mobile user, who is also a lawyer. This ruling effectively nullifies the directives of both a single-judge bench of the High Court […]