Supreme Court to hear petitions in April that could classify Indian political parties as "public authorities" under the RTI Act.
The Supreme Court of India will hear petitions in April that seek to classify recognized political parties as "public authorities" under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. This move aims to increase transparency, as the petitions argue that political parties receiving government benefits like tax exemptions should be subject to the RTI Act. The case involves major parties including the Congress and BJP, with hearings set for the week of April 21.
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