Delhi HC cites national security, junks CIC order to IAF on PMs’ foreign trips
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Key context: Allowing a petition by the Central Public Information Officer of Directorate of Personal Services, Air Headquarters, Justice Amit Mahajan held the IAF was justified in denying access to the records under section 8 of RTI that exempts disclosure of information that could jeopardise national security or pose a risk to a person’s life and physical safety. This development from timesofindia.indiatimes.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Allowing a petition by the Central Public Information Officer of Directorate of Personal Services, Air Headquarters, Justice Amit Mahajan held the IAF was justified in denying access to the records under section 8 of RTI that exempts disclosure of information that could jeopardise national security or pose a risk to a person’s life and physical safety.
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