Vikas Nagar vs Central Information Commission ...

ik-188853352 Delhi High Court 19 February 2026 • 5 min read

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Case Significance

Vikas Nagar vs Central Information Commission ... is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 19, 2026 (citation: ik-188853352). The petitioner, a husband, sought information under the RTI Act about CGHS benefits availed by his late wife's father (a retired Central Government official), alleging misuse of CGHS facilities. The court upheld the CIC's dismissal, holding that the information sought constituted personal information of a third party under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, and no overriding public interest was demonstrated to justify disclosure. The writ petition was dismissed. The case was heard by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav. Counsel appearing: Aryan Dhaka (counsel for respondent), Mukul Singh (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The petitioner, a husband, sought information under the RTI Act about CGHS benefits availed by his late wife's father (a retired Central Government official), alleging misuse of CGHS facilities. The court upheld the CIC's dismissal, holding that the information sought constituted personal information of a third party under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, and no overriding public interest was demonstrated to justify disclosure. The writ petition was dismissed.

What was the outcome of Vikas Nagar vs Central Information Commission ...?

The petitioner, a husband, sought information under the RTI Act about CGHS benefits availed by his late wife's father (a retired Central Government official), alleging misuse of CGHS facilities. The c...

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