Held: Supreme Court held that right to information is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a). This formed the constitutional basis for RTI Act.

Held: Right to information is part of freedom of speech. Citizens have right to know about government affairs.

Held: CIC's orders are binding on public authorities. Non-compliance is contempt of lawful authority.

Held: RTI cannot be used for seeking "reasons" or "justification" for decisions. RTI is for information, not for answers to "why" questions.

Held: Performance appraisal reports of judges are personal information exempted under Section 8(1)(j) and cannot be disclosed.

Held: RBI is a public authority under RTI. Inspection reports of banks can be disclosed in public interest. "No fiduciary relationship with banks."

Held: CJI's office is a public authority. Declaration of judges' assets must be made public (subject to certain conditions).

Held: Mere receipt of land or one-time grant does not make an NGO a public authority. "Substantial financing" means ongoing financial dependence.

Held: CIC held that Indian National Congress, BJP, BSP, NCP, CPI, CPM are public authorities under RTI (currently stayed by Supreme Court).

Held: Parliament is not fully exempt from RTI. Information on utilization of MPLAD funds by MPs must be disclosed.

Held: Details of beneficiaries of government schemes like PMAY must be disclosed unless privacy outweighs public interest.

Held: CIC cannot interfere with judicial matters but can seek information regarding administrative decisions of High Courts.

Held: Right to privacy is fundamental. Personal information unrelated to public activity cannot be disclosed unless larger public interest.