RTI activism has become new business, says SC; refuses anticipatory bail to activist
The Supreme Court of India denied anticipatory bail to an RTI activist accused of obstructing public road construction and intimidating workers. The court criticized the misuse of RTI activism, labeling it a form of business and yellow journalism.
Why it matters
This ruling highlights the judiciary's growing concern over the potential weaponization of transparency laws to harass public officials and disrupt infrastructure projects.
The Supreme Court on Monday (June 1, 2026) said that Right to Information (RTI) activism has become a new business, while refusing to grant anticipatory bail to an activist and other accused of obstructing a public servant in road construction work.
The article reports on a judicial proceeding and quotes the judges directly without adding editorial commentary on the merits of RTI laws.
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