Chief Information Commr.& Anr vs State Of Manipur & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the powers of the Chief Information Commissioner under the Right to Information Act, specifically Sections 6, 18, and 19. The Court held that the Commissioner lacks the authority to direct the disclosure of information under Section 18, as such powers are conferred under Section 19(8) following an exercise of Section 19. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's ruling that the Commissioner's orders were without jurisdiction, thereby reinforcing the procedural framework established by the Act.