[PM Modi Degree Row] 'RTI Act's Purpose Not To Satisfy Someone's Curiosity': DU Tells Delhi High Court

The Delhi University (DU) argued before the Delhi High Court that the purpose of the Right to Information (RTI) Act is not to satisfy someone's curiosity. The case involved a petition filed under the RTI Act seeking information about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s academic degree. The university asserted that the request was a frivolous attempt to satisfy personal curiosity rather than a legitimate public interest. The Court acknowledged that while RTI facilitates transparency, it must not be used for requests that do not serve public interest. The judgment underscored the importance of distinguishing genuine inquiries from those lacking public relevance.