The Pro Bono Club of Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai, is organising a virtual workshop titled “RTI Masterclass: Understanding Your Information Rights”. The workshop aims to provide participants with a practical understanding of the Right to Information Act, 2005, and its role in ensuring transparency and accountability.
Date: Sunday, 18 January 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Mode: Online
Fee: Free
Certificate: Certificate of participation will be provided
Last Date to Register: 15 January 2026
The session will be conducted by Mr. Bhaskar Prabhu, Founder-Convenor of Mahiti Adhikar Manch, who has significant experience in RTI training and advocacy. The workshop will focus on both the conceptual and practical aspects of the RTI framework.
Expected Topics to be Covered:
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Overview of the Right to Information Act, 2005
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Procedure for filing RTI applications
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Use of RTI as a tool for transparency and accountability
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Common issues and challenges faced by applicants
The workshop is open to law students, students from other disciplines, professionals, researchers, and members of civil society who are interested in understanding information rights and their effective use.