Section 21: Protection of action taken in good faith

Q: What does Section 21 of The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) deal with?

Section 21 RTI pertains to "Protection of action taken in good faith". It is part of the The Right to Information Act, 2005, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 21 of The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 21 RTI still in force?

Yes, Section 21 of the The Right to Information Act, 2005 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 21 RTI?

धारा 21 RTI is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 21 of the The Right to Information Act, 2005. Section 21 of The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 21 RTI?

Dhara 21 RTI is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 21 of the The Right to Information Act, 2005. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 21 of The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 21 of The Right to Information Act, 2005?

Cite as: "Section 21, The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Right to Information Act, 2005, § 21 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Right to Information Act, 2005

Chapter VIMIS — cellaneous

Section 21

Protection of action taken in good faith

- No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or any rule made thereunder.