Delhi High Court Affirms PM Cares Fund's Privacy Rights Under RTI Act

The Delhi High Court ruled that the PM Cares Fund retains privacy rights under the Right to Information (RTI) Act despite being a government-controlled entity. The court emphasized that third-party privacy protections under Section 8(1)(j) and Section 11 of the RTI Act apply equally to public and private bodies. It noted that the Fund, as a juristic personality discharging public functions, cannot be denied privacy safeguards, including prior notice before disclosing confidential information.