https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=162564 The court affirmed the decision directing the CPIO to disclose information about asset declarations by Judges of the Supreme Court, emphasizing the fundamental right to information in a democratic state. It held that the CJI does not hold such information in a fiduciary capacity and that the disclosure is not exempt under Section 8(1)(j) of the Right to Information Act. The court highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability in maintaining public confidence in the judiciary, dismissing the appeal and underscoring the significance of judicial openness and accountability in a democratic society. en-us Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 13:23:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=162564 The court affirmed the decision directing the CPIO to disclose information about asset declarations by Judges of the Supreme Court, emphasizing the fundamental right to information in a democratic state. It held that the CJI does not hold such information in a fiduciary capacity and that the disclosure is not exempt under Section 8(1)(j) of the Right to Information Act. The court highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability in maintaining public confidence in the judiciary, dismissing the appeal and underscoring the significance of judicial openness and accountability in a democratic society. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=162564