Police complaint records — Karnataka SIC
Karnataka State Information Commission · 2021-01-01 · Citation awaited
Complainant entitled to complaint-status & closure reports; live investigation content protected under §8(1)(h).
Case details
| Court | Karnataka State Information Commission |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2021-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | Complainant / RTI applicant |
| Respondent | Police department |
| RTI Act sections | §8(1)(h) |
| Outcome | Partly allowed |
Outcome
Closure reports + complaint-status records disclosable to complainant; investigation-specific material protected.
Ratio decidendi
A complainant has the right to know the status of their complaint, the final closure report, and administrative disposition records. Live investigation content (witness statements, surveillance plans) remains protected under §8(1)(h).
Keywords
police, Karnataka SIC, §8(1)(h), complaint status
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