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Delhi HC Upholds IAF Decision to Withhold PM Modi, Manmohan Singh’s Foreign Visit Details
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What Happened?
The Delhi High Court has supported the Indian Air Force's decision to deny access to records of foreign visits by Prime Minister Modi and former PM Singh, citing security risks. The court ruled that disclosing such information could jeopardize national security.
Key points
- The Delhi High Court set aside a Central Information Commission order requiring the IAF to disclose flight records.
- Justice Amit Mahajan noted that redacting names of security personnel does not eliminate security risks.
- The court ruled that public expenditure does not justify disclosing sensitive security information.
- The case originated from an RTI application filed by Commodore (retired) Lokesh Batra in June 2018.
- The IAF argued that disclosing details could reveal security arrangements for the prime ministers.
Key insights
- The ruling reinforces the balance between public interest and national security in government transparency.
- It may set a precedent for future RTI requests involving sensitive information.
- The decision highlights the challenges in accessing government records related to security.
Why it matters
This ruling affects transparency regarding government expenditures on foreign visits while prioritizing national security.
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Delhi High Court· LocationIndian Air Force· OrganizationNarendra Modi· PersonManmohan Singh· PersonRTI Act· Legislation
Source
Times of India
