SHORT ANSWER:
The Indian judiciary upholds transparency and accountability through its interpretation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
DETAILS:
- The RTI Act, 2005 allows citizens to request information from public authorities to promote transparency.
- Courts have interpreted the Act to ensure timely responses and to protect the rights of citizens to access information.
- Judicial rulings have reinforced the idea that transparency is essential for accountability in governance.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Non-compliance with RTI requests can lead to penalties for public officials under the Act.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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