Online Workshop | HPNLU Shimla | Right to Information | 30th – 31st May 2026

Online Workshop | HPNLU Shimla | Right to Information | 30th – 31st May 2026

Two‑Day Online Workshop on the Right to Information:

Dates: 30th – 31st May 2026 (Saturday & Sunday, Evening Hours)

Organised by: Legal Aid Clinic, HPNLU Shimla

Mode: Live sessions via Google Meet (recordings available)

Registration: Free (Optional certificate available)

About HPNLU, Shimla:

Established in 2016 by the State Legislature (Act 16 of 2016), Himachal Pradesh National Law University is located amidst the Himalayan terrains. The University offers integrated undergraduate law programs, LL.M., Ph.D., and LL.D. courses. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and practice‑oriented legal education, HPNLU has set up several centres and committees, including the Legal Aid Clinic, to promote holistic student development.

About the Legal Aid Clinic:

The Legal Aid Clinic at HPNLU embodies the constitutional vision of Article 39A, ensuring access to justice for all. It provides free legal assistance, advice, and awareness to marginalized communities. Working closely with the Himachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority, the Clinic organizes legal awareness camps, outreach programs, and capacity‑building sessions. Its mission is to nurture socially responsible lawyers who contribute to both courtroom excellence and community empowerment.

Workshop Objectives:

The two‑day workshop aims to:

• Familiarize participants with the conceptual foundations and institutional framework of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
• Highlight RTI’s role in strengthening democratic governance, transparency, and citizen participation.
• Provide practical knowledge on filing RTI applications and appeals, understanding Information Commissions, and addressing challenges in implementation.
• Discuss judicial developments, administrative barriers, and reform perspectives to enhance transparency mechanisms in India.

Key Learnings:

• RTI Framework: Provisions of the RTI Act, 2005.
• Citizen Empowerment: RTI as a democratic participatory tool.
• Transparency Mechanisms: Openness in governance and administration.
• Information Commissions: Powers and functions.
• Filing Procedures: RTI applications and appeals.
• Landmark Judgments: Judicial developments under RTI law.
• Administrative Challenges: Practical barriers in implementation.
• Reform Perspectives: Future improvements in transparency.
• Good Governance: Accountability through access to information.

Workshop Modules:

1. Understanding RTI – Concept & Framework
2. RTI and Transparency in Governance
3. Privacy and Right to Information
4. Implementing RTI – Challenges & Way Forward

Distinguished Speakers:

• Shailesh Gandhi – Former Central Information Commissioner, Government of India; RTI activist and IIT Bombay alumnus.
• Uday Mahurkar – Former Central Information Commissioner; senior journalist and author.
• Rahul Singh – Former State Information Commissioner, Madhya Pradesh; pioneer in digital transparency.
• Nikhil Dey – Founder Member, Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan; grassroots RTI activist and social justice advocate.

Key Features:

• Weekend live sessions with experts.
• Access to recordings and reading material.
• Optional certificates of completion and merit recognition.
• Networking opportunities with peers and professionals.
• Continuous support from coordinators.
• Engaging assignments for practical learning.

Who Can Enroll?

Open to law students, research scholars, academicians, legal professionals, social activists, and individuals interested in governance transparency. Students from allied disciplines such as public administration, political science, journalism, and social sciences are also encouraged to participate.

Registration Link:

Contact Details:

• Contact: +91 8260176453
• Email: Lac@hpnlu.ac.in

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