Introduction:

In the case of Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr. v. Mr. Prabhjot Singh Dhillon, the Delhi High Court deliberated on the accessibility of information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. Mr. Dhillon sought details regarding disciplinary actions taken by the Delhi Government’s Education Department against teachers conducting private tuitions.

Arguments:

The government, represented by Mr. Yeeshu Jain, contended that the voluminous nature of the requested information posed logistical challenges, justifying its refusal. Conversely, Mr. Tanmaya Mehta, on behalf of Mr. Dhillon, emphasized the Act’s objective of promoting transparency, urging the court to compel disclosure.

Court’s Judgement:

Justice Subramonium Prasad dismissed the government’s plea, affirming the RTI Act’s overarching aim of ensuring governmental transparency. He ruled against allowing administrative hurdles to obstruct citizens’ right to access information.