Association for Democratic Reforms vs Union of India — Bringing political parties under RTI Act

Timeline

1. 15 Feb 2024Hearing

   Supreme Court hears matter regarding Association for Democratic Reforms petition

   The Supreme Court of India conducted proceedings in the case of Association for Democratic Reforms & Anr. versus Union of India on 15 February 2024.

   Indian Kanoon

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court held a legal hearing to discuss a request to include political parties under transparency laws.

   Who:

   The Association for Democratic Reforms is the petitioner, while the Union of India is the respondent before the Supreme Court of India.

   When:

   15 February 2024.

   Where:

   Supreme Court of India.

   What it means:

   The court heard the arguments presented in the case for further consideration of the matter.

2. 11 Oct 2017News

   Why Political Parties Should Be Brought Under The Domain Of Right To Information Act?

   Once again, the matter whether political parties are answerable under the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 or not reached Supreme Court of...

   LiveLaw

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The question of whether political parties must follow the Right to Information Act is back in court.

   Who:

   The Association for Democratic Reforms is the group asking the Supreme Court of India to take action. The Union of India is the government side involved in the matter.

   When:

   Reported on 11 Oct 2017.

   Where:

   Supreme Court of India.

   Why:

   The matter involves whether political parties are required to answer requests for information under the law.

   What it means:

   The court must decide if political parties are subject to the rules of the Right to Information Act.