SHORT ANSWER:
The Right to Information Act, 2005 supports whistleblower protections by promoting transparency and accountability in government functioning.
DETAILS:
- It allows citizens to request information from public authorities, which can help expose corruption or wrongdoing.
- The Act encourages individuals to report misconduct without fear of retaliation, as transparency can protect whistleblowers.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Retaliation against whistleblowers can lead to penalties under the Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2014.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005 / Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2014
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