MANOHAR vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court, affirming the order of the State Information Commissioner under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Court emphasized the obligation of public authorities to provide timely information as mandated by Section 6(1) and Section 19(1) of the Act. The Court held that the appellant's failure to provide the requested information constituted a violation of the Act, thereby reinforcing the principle of transparency in public administration.