Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, was enacted to promote transparency and accountability in the functioning of public authorities. However, over time, instances have emerged where individuals, posing as whistleblowers, have exploited the provisions of the RTI Act not to uphold public interest but to extract financial benefits through blackmail or coercion. This paper examines the patterns of misuse, the vulnerabilities in the Act's framework, and the implications for genuine transparency efforts. It also proposes safeguards to prevent abuse without compromising the spirit of the legislation.
Authors: Sushil Kumar, Yuvika -
Institution: Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies
Language: English
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4413468423