Public Authorities Archives

Co-operative societies are not “public authorities” under RTI Act, not bound to provide information requested by citizen: Madras HC reiterates

As per the petitioner, the society is an autonomous body and is not a public authority within the meaning of Section 2(h) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Case Briefs High Courts

Public authorities should be made accountable for lapses or failure to discharge its duties: Himachal Pradesh High Court

“Public authorities hold the public funds in trust. The public money cannot be allowed to be wasted by unjustified delays caused by the public authorities in discharge of their duties.”

Case Briefs

“Yet another incident of death while cleaning sewer”; NHRC takes suo motu cognizance

“Precious human lives have again been lost.”