Right to Information and Protection To Whistleblowers

This detailed textbook is centered on two principal pillars of transparency and accountability in India:

• The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005
  • Outlines statutory provisions, rules, and procedural guidelines
  • Offers insights into significant Supreme Court and High Court judgments applicable to RTI
• Whistleblower Protection
  • Covers provisions of the Whistle-Blowers Protection Act (initially enacted in 2011 and amended in 2014)
  • Explores mechanisms to safeguard individuals who disclose corruption, misuse of power, fraud, etc.
  • Includes commentary on relevant rules, case law and survivor protections

This book is designed for legal professionals, students, RTI activists and government officials as it covers concepts and real-world application so that readers can comprehend and apply RTI and whistleblower legislation.