Central Information Commission vs Delhi Development Authority

The Supreme Court held that the Central Information Commission (CIC) possesses the authority to constitute Benches under Section 12(4) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, emphasizing the importance of administrative autonomy for effective governance. The Court overturned the Delhi High Court's ruling that deemed the CIC's Regulations ultra vires, reaffirming that such bodies must operate independently to maintain public trust and uphold the rule of law. The appeal was allowed, restoring the validity of the CIC's Regulations.