Supreme Court asks Centre, states to expedite steps to fill vacancies in CIC, SICs

The Supreme Court addressed vacancies in the Central and State Information Commissions, urging prompt appointments to uphold the Right to Information Act. With eight out of eleven CIC posts vacant, the court directed the Centre and states to expedite the filling of these crucial positions, particularly in Jharkhand, Tripura, and Telangana where commissions are defunct.