Background: The Supreme Court of India recently heard a petition challenging the appointment of the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The petitioners argued that the appointment was made without following the procedure laid down in the Act and that the appointee did not meet the eligibility criteria. Parties: The petitioners were a group of individuals and organizations, including the Right to Information Activists, while the respondents were the Union of India and the Department of Personnel and Training. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the appointment of the CIC was made in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Act and whether the appointee met the eligibility criteria. Court observations: The Supreme Court observed that the appointment of the CIC is a critical issue and that the procedure laid down in the Act must be followed. The court ruled that the plea against the appointment of the CIC is maintainable and that the appointment must be made in accordance with the Act. Significance: The judgment is significant as it upholds the importance of transparency and accountability in the appointment of the CIC. The judgment will have implications for the government's ability to make appointments to critical positions under the RTI Act.