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Bihar PSC — interview marks disclosability
Supreme Court of India · 2012-12-01 · Citation awaited
Candidate's own interview marks disclosable; interviewer identity protected under §8(1)(g).
Case details
| Court | Supreme Court of India |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2012-12-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | Bihar Public Service Commission |
| Respondent | RTI applicants |
| RTI Act sections | §8(1)(g) |
| Outcome | Partly allowed |
Outcome
Interview marks of candidate disclosable to that candidate; interviewer's identity not.
Ratio decidendi
A candidate is entitled to his own interview-assessment marks and the marking framework; the identity of individual interview-panel members remains protected under §8(1)(g) to prevent pressure or intimidation.
Keywords
BPSC, interview marks, §8(1)(g), recruitment
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