UPSC v. Angesh Kumar — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026

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Quick Reply: Exam-related records of UPSC CSE [cut-off, scaled score tabulation, disqualification criteria] protected under §8[1][e]/[d].

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

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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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