Supreme Court of India · 2010-01-04 · (2010) 2 SCC 1 · ★ Landmark
Judicial reasoning is not 'information'; PIO cannot be compelled to explain a judge's thought process.
| Court | Supreme Court of India |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2010-01-04 |
| Citation | (2010) 2 SCC 1 |
| Bench | P. Sathasivam, B.S. Chauhan |
| Petitioner | Khanapuram Gandaiah |
| Respondent | Administrative Officer & Ors. |
| RTI Act sections | §2(f) |
| Outcome | Rejected |
Reasoning of a judicial officer is NOT 'information' under §2(f); only the final order/decision is.
The judicial officer's reasons/opinions in arriving at a decision are not 'information' under §2(f). Only the final decision/order, and the materials on record before it, are disclosable.
judicial officer, reasoning, §2(f), information definition
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