Delhi High Court: PM CARES Fund Has Privacy Protection Under RTI Act, Even if Government-Controlled

The Delhi High Court observed that the PM Cares Fund, even if managed or controlled by the government, retains the right to privacy under the RTI Act.

The Court clarified that this pertains to third-party privacy under Section 8(1)(j) of the Act, which bars disclosure of personal information, and is distinct from constitutional privacy under Article 21.

The Bench emphasised that public or private status does not affect a trust’s privacy rights, and information cannot be disclosed without notice to the entity.

The matter was listed for further hearing on February 10.

[Girish Mittal v. CPIO Dy Commissioner Of Income Tax]