The term "court" is not defined in RTI Act or in CC Act. Although this is a gray area, the CIC's proceedings are deemed judicial proceedings since they can accept evidence on affidavit, summon persons and records for purpose of evidence and examine the parties.
If there is interference in the CIC's evidentiary powers (which are the ultimately conferred powers of the court - in this case the High Court) then it is always open to the CIC to go running back to the true source of such power (High Court) to stop such interference. Whereas the CIC is not a Court, it is definitely an administrative tribunal, subordinate to the High Court and amenable to supervision u/a 227. I must also say, that Mr Umapathy's contempt was not solely those 2 lines, but the 2 Scandalous attachments he circulated widely and which are open to download now to anyone with an internet connection. Sarbajit --- In rti_india@yahoogroups.com, VB Singh <vijay_bsi...@...> wrote: > > Dear Sarbajitji, >  > If in your case the Division Bench of Delhi Hugfh Court has decided that CIC > is not a court then how can Contempt proceedings be initiated by against > Umapathiji? Please eloborate. > > With regards, > VB Singh > âThe world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but > because of those who look on and do nothing.â - Albert Einstein >