RTI Act applies to state-owned companies, High Court rules

Justice Hussain Majeed, who presided over the three-judge bench, gave a detailed reply to the appeal.

6 February 2023

High Court backs disclosure of salaries of BML top officials

Despite the bank's statement, the judges held that since BML was a government-made company.

5 February 2023

HC against disclosure of police identity in banner removal

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's decree instructed the police to stop such banners from being displayed in the public.

10 May 2023

Ameenee Magu redevelopment deal disclosure order appealed

The Housing Ministry refused to disclose the information on the grounds that disclosing the information would affect the financial interests of a third party.

17 April 2023

Info denial complaints hike to alarming level, commissioner warns

One of the reasons for the increase in the number of complaints, Ahidh said, was the increase in the number of journalists.

7 May 2023

Home Ministry spends over a million a month on 43 political staff

President Mohammed Muizzu's pledge is to keep the number of political positions at 700.

25 April 2024

ICOM orders to disclose presidential residence renovation cost

The President's Office did not attend the hearing when it was scheduled three times in the past.

29 March 2024

President pledges transparency; says RTI requests not needed

The President said that media units will be established in all ministries.

6 December 2023