PREM PRAKASH SHOKEEN vs GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI W.P.(C) 3319/2026 Date of Decision: 16.03.2026 IN THE MATTER OF: PREM PRAKASH SHOKEEN .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Puneet Singh Bindra with Mr. Vivek Kadyan, Ms. Charu Modi, Mr. Devang Gupta, Ms. Nidhi, Mr. Ikjot Gaba, Advocates. versus GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. .....Respondents Through: CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV JUDGEMENT PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV, J. (ORAL) 1. The instant petition is for the following reliefs:- “a) Issue a writ of certiorari or any other appropriate writ, order or direction quashing the order dated 18.11.2025 passed by the Central Information Commission in File No. CIC / REVDP /A / 2024 / 116328, as being arbitrary, non-speaking, and contrary to the provisions of the RTI Act; b) Issue a writ of mandamus directing Respondent Nos. 2 to 4 to permit the Petitioner to inspect the complete files, notings, and correspondence concerning the implementation of the Svamitva Yojana Scheme in Delhi, 2. The facts of the case would indicate that the petitioner submitted an Right to Information (RTI) application to PIO, Office of Chief Secretary, 2023. Vide the said application, following information has