Ajay Dubey vs State of Madhya Pradesh — RTI records inspection

Timeline

1. 4 Nov 2026News

   High Court Allows RTI Activist Ajay Dubey To Inspect Governor’s Reports Sent To Centre Over Last 15 Years In MP

   The Madhya Pradesh High Court has permitted RTI activist Ajay Dubey to inspect Governor’s reports sent to the Central Government since 2011. The division bench modified an earlier order, allowing inspection of records concerning state governance and political affairs at Raj Bhavan. Dubey can subsequently request certified copies of specific documents.

   Free Press Journal

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The High Court allowed an activist to check official government records held at the governors office.

   Who:

   Ajay Dubey is an activist, and the Madhya Pradesh High Court is the court making this decision.

   When:

   Reported on 4 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Madhya Pradesh High Court, Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court modified an earlier order to permit the inspection of records regarding state governance and politics.

   What it means:

   The activist can now look through the files and ask for verified copies of specific papers.

2. 3 Nov 2026News

   MP High Court Allows RTI Applicant To Inspect Records Before Seeking Copies Of Documents

   The Madhya Pradesh High Court has permitted an RTI applicant to inspect the relevant records befo

   LiveLaw

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court allowed an applicant to look at files in person before asking for paper copies.

   Who:

   Ajay Dubey is the applicant, the State of Madhya Pradesh is the government party, and the Madhya Pradesh High Court is the judicial body.

   When:

   Reported on 3 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Madhya Pradesh High Court, Madhya Pradesh.

   What it means:

   The applicant may now examine original records to decide which documents they actually need to copy.