SHORT ANSWER:
Yes, individuals and civil society organizations have faced backlash after filing RTI applications.
DETAILS:
- The Right to Information Act, 2005 allows citizens to request information from public authorities.
- There have been instances of harassment, threats, or legal challenges against RTI activists.
- The government has provisions to protect whistleblowers under the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Harassment or threats against RTI activists can lead to legal action under IPC sections related to intimidation and harassment.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005; Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014.
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