Supreme Court stays Kerala High Court ruling that declared Cochin International Airport under RTI Act

The Supreme Court stayed a Kerala High Court ruling that had declared Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) a "public authority" under the Right to Information Act, 2005.

A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the interim order on CIAC's appeal, noting its contention that it is a company incorporated under the Companies Act, not created by Parliament or funded by the government.

Earlier, the Kerala High Court had upheld the State Information Commission's order holding CIAL accountable under RTI, imposing costs and directing it to ensure full compliance.