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Bar Council of India under RTI — Delhi HC
High Court of Delhi · 2018-01-01 · Citation awaited
Bar Council of India is §2(h) public authority; enrolment + disciplinary outcomes disclosable.
Case details
| Court | High Court of Delhi |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2018-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | Advocate / RTI applicant |
| Respondent | Bar Council of India |
| RTI Act sections | §2(h) |
| Outcome | Applicant allowed |
Outcome
Bar Council of India is a statutory body and §2(h) public authority; enrolment data and disciplinary records disclosable.
Ratio decidendi
The Bar Council of India, constituted under the Advocates Act, 1961, is a statutory body exercising regulatory functions over the legal profession. It is a 'public authority' under §2(h). Enrolment rolls, disciplinary proceedings outcomes, and council meetings are disclosable subject to narrow §8 carve-outs.
Keywords
Bar Council, §2(h), Delhi HC, Advocates Act
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