Section 24 of the RTI Act provides immunity to intelligence and security organisations, including the CBI however it mandates such agencies to disclose the information pertaining to allegations of corruption and human rights violations held by it | Latest News India
Chaturvedi had sought information about alleged corruption in purchase of disinfectant and fogging solution for the medical store of Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre, AIIMS.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the CBI, despite being mentioned in the Second Schedule of the RTI Act, is not completely exempt from the purview of the Act. The court stated that the proviso to Section 24 allows for information on corruption and human rights violations to be provided to applicants.
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