RTI activism is ‘new business’: SC denies pre-arrest bail
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Summary
Supreme Court denies anticipatory bail to Punjab RTI activists for obstructing road work, calling their activism a "new business" and dismissing their claims.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
20 million central + state government employees
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right