Right to Information

Unit 1

Conceptual Background: Right to know, Open Government and Transparency in Governance

Unit 2

Privilege to withhold disclosure of Documents/Information: · Comparative analysis of Laws in other Common Law - countries with special reference to (i) England (ii) U.S.A.

Unit 3

Privilege to withhold documents and the law in India - with special reference to: · (i) Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · (ii) Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 · (iii) The Official Secret Act, 1923 · (iv) The Atomic Energy Act, 1962 · (v) The RIGHT TO INFORMATION (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019

Unit 4

Right to Information and Legislative Measures in India · Efforts/attempts made to legislate the Right to Information (Amendment) Act, 2019

Unit 5

Right to Information (Amendment)Act, 2019 · (i) Right to information and Obligation of Public Authorities · (a) Designation of Public Information Officer · (b) Request for obtaining information · (c) Disposal of request · (d) Third Party Information · (ii)The State Information Commission: Constitution, Powers and Function · (iii) The Central Information Commission: Constitution, Powers and Function · (iv) Appeal and Penalties

• Right to Information Act, 2005

Unit 6

Right to-Information and Judiciary: Supreme Court on Right to Information, -Electoral reforms, privilege, and immunities of journalists involved in legal reporting