Compensation Awarded By CIC Has To Directly Correlate With Personal Detriment Experienced By Complainant: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled that under the RTI Act, the Central Information Commission (CIC) can award compensation to complainants as per the detriment suffered. The court emphasized the CIC's role in providing relief to individuals whose rights under the RTI Act have been violated. This decision reinforces the accountability mechanisms within the RTI framework and ensures that complainants receive fair compensation for any harm endured due to non-compliance with information disclosure requirements. The ruling aims to strengthen transparency and uphold citizens' rights to information.