Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression, which includes the right to seek information.

The primary objective of the Right to Information Act is to promote transparency and accountability in governance by providing citizens with the right to access information held by public authorities.

The implementation of the Right to Information Act is a collective responsibility of the Central Information Commission, the State Information Commissions, and the Public Information Officers.

Public authorities are required to respond to Right to Information requests within 30 days from the date of receipt of the request.

Personal information is not a ground for denying information under the Right to Information Act.

The judiciary plays a crucial role in upholding the Right to Information by interpreting the provisions of the Act, adjudicating disputes related to the Act, and ensuring compliance with the Act.

In the landmark judgment of Union of India v. Association for Democratic Reforms (2002), the Supreme Court recognized the Right to Information as a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution.

The judgment in Right to Information Act, 2005 v. State of Maharashtra (2010) was significant because it upheld the constitutionality of the Right to Information Act, thereby confirming its validity and enforceability.

Section 20 of the Right to Information Act empowers the judiciary to enforce the Act by issuing appropriate directions or orders to public authorities.

If a Right to Information request is denied, the individual can file an appeal with the appropriate Information Commission, which is the first level of appellate authority under the Right to Information Act.

Imposing penalties on public authorities for non-compliance with the Right to Information Act is not a function of the Central Information Commission.

An appeal with the Central Information Commission must be filed within 90 days from the date of receipt of the order of the Public Information Officer or the State Information Commission.

Personal information of a third party is not a ground for seeking exemption from disclosure of information under the Right to Information Act.

The penalty for willful destruction of records or information covered under the Right to Information Act is both imprisonment for up to 2 years and fine of up to Rs. 25,000.

Disclosure of personal information of public servants is not a proactive disclosure requirement under the Right to Information Act.