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Indian Supreme Court Refers RTI Act Amendment Petitions

Published Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · Updated October 13

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  • Transparency and Accountability Concerns — 1 source

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The Supreme Court of India has referred petitions challenging amendments to the Right to Information (RTI) Act, made by the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, to a Constitution Bench. These amendments are seen by some as a threat to transparency and accountability.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Supreme Court of India referred petitions challenging the amendment to Section 8(1)(j) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, to a Constitution Bench.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Transparency and Accountability Concerns
  • The Hindu

    The Hindu reported that the Supreme Court referred petitions challenging the amendment to the RTI Act by the DPDP Act to a Constitution Bench. The article emphasized that this amendment delivers a "body blow" to transparency and state accountability, creating a "chilling effect" on the press and enabling the government to monitor citizens while denying citizens the ability to scrutinize the government. It also highlighted that despite the RTI Act empowering citizens, its effectiveness is hindered by a lack of voluntary disclosure by public authorities and low compliance with transparency audits, leading to an increased burden on the Central Information Commission.

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