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UPSC v. Angesh Kumar
Supreme Court of India · 2018-02-20 · (2018) 4 SCC 530 · ★ Landmark
UPSC's scaling & raw-score methodology, cut-off mechanics and marks-moderation records are §8(1)(e) / (d) protected.
Case details
| Court | Supreme Court of India |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2018-02-20 |
| Citation | (2018) 4 SCC 530 |
| Bench | A.K. Sikri, Ashok Bhushan |
| Petitioner | Union Public Service Commission |
| Respondent | Angesh Kumar & Ors. |
| RTI Act sections | §8(1)(d), §8(1)(e) |
| Outcome | Applicant allowed |
Outcome
Exam-related records of UPSC CSE (cut-off, scaled score tabulation, disqualification criteria) protected under §8(1)(e)/(d).
Ratio decidendi
The raw score, scaling methodology and moderation records of the UPSC Civil Services Examination are held in fiduciary capacity with a public interest in protecting exam integrity. Disclosure would compromise future examinations; §8(1)(e) and §8(1)(d) apply.
Keywords
UPSC, civil services, scaling, §8(1)(e), §8(1)(d)
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