<h1>Political Parties' Transparency Challenged: RTI Petitions Seek Accountability in Election Funding and Donation Disclosure</h1> Supreme Court deferred hearing on public interest litigations seeking to bring major political parties under Right to Information Act. The petitions aim to enhance accountability and restrict black money in elections. Petitioners argue political parties should be considered public authorities, mandating transparency in donations and funding sources. The court postponed the final hearing, with potential discussion scheduled after the Chief Justice's retirement.