#banking accountability

The Veil of Secrecy: How Public Sector Banks are Allegedly Misusing the Right to Information Act (Public Sector Banks Misusing RTI Acts)The Right to Information (RTI) Act was heralded as a revolutionary milestone in democratic governance. It was designed to promote transparency, curb administrative corruption, and empower ordinary citizens to hold public institutions accountable. Among the…

Accountability in the banking sector in India is critical to upholding the integrity and trust placed in financial institutions. It involves transparent practices, stringent regulatory compliance, and a commitment to ethical standards. As the sector evolves with the introduction of digital banking and fintech innovations, stakeholders increasingly need robust oversight mechanisms that prioritise…

The struggle for banking accountability and the role of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are crucial in ensuring the financial system’s integrity. As the central bank, the RBI is tasked with regulating and supervising banks to uphold transparency and ethical practices. However, incidents of financial irregularities often raise concerns about accountability within the banking sector. Civil society…

Digital Overreach & Statutory Rights is an important issue in today’s society. Digital overreach refers to the excessive use of technology and surveillance by governments and corporations, often encroaching on individual privacy and rights. In contrast, statutory rights are the legal entitlements granted to individuals, designed to protect them from such overreach. The tension between these two…