Right to Information Act and Judicial Accountability in India

Abstract

This research paper intricately explores the interplay between the Right to Information Act and the concept of judicial accountability in India. Enacted in 2005, the Right to Information Act (RTI Act) has played a pivotal role in promoting transparency and accountability in various governmental spheres, including judiciary. The study involves a comprehensive analysis of the RTI Act’s evolutionary journey, its impact on the Indian judicial system and the challenges it encounters in ensuring judicial accountability. Employing a multidisciplinary perspective, the research seeks to shed light on both the strengths and weaknesses of the RTI Act in its role of holding the judiciary accountable while also presenting potential avenues for improvement.