The Supreme Court on Monday directed all State Information Commissions (SICs) to establish a hybrid system to hear complaints and appeals under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act).

SICs must provide parties the choice to opt for hybrid hearings and share video links on the cause list, the Court has ordered. Electronic filing must be made efficient and accessible for all litigants, the top court added.

"All State and Central Ministries shall take steps within a period of one month to compile the email addresses of the Central and State PIOs which shall be furnished to all the SICs and the CIC. For implementation of this order, DoPT shall convene a meeting of all State and Central Information Commissioners to prepare a timeline to adhere to the above directive. State to provide funds wherever required," the top court further directed.