Anjali Bhardwaj v. Union of India (continuing) (Supreme Court of India, 2018-02-15) WP (C) 436/2018 is a ruling on the Right to Information Act, 2005 — Sections 12, 15. Government must fill IC vacancies within fixed timelines. The Supreme Court continues to monitor Information Commission vacancies and disposal rates.

Government must fill IC vacancies within fixed timelines.

The Supreme Court continues to monitor Information Commission vacancies and disposal rates. Government must follow transparent appointment processes and fill vacancies within reasonable time. Full strength of CIC restored in December 2025 after several years of partial vacancies.

• Section 12
• Section 15

IC vacancy + transparency monitoring; 1 CIC + 10 ICs strength restored Dec 2025.

• Citation: WP (C) 436/2018
• Court: Supreme Court of India
• Date: 2018-02-15
• Outcome: ongoing
• Reporter / Cause-list: WP (C) 436/2018

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Last reviewed: 23 April 2026.