RTI activism turned into business model, says Supreme Court; denies bail to activist
The Supreme Court has expressed concern over RTI activism being converted into a business venture, while rejecting an anticipatory bail plea filed by an activist.
The court's remarks reflect growing judicial scrutiny of how Right to Information requests are being used. The bench indicated that while RTI is an important tool for transparency, its misuse as a commercial activity undermines its original purpose.
The decision to deny anticipatory bail to the activist signals the court's stance on ensuring accountability in the RTI process and preventing its weaponization for financial gain.
