SHORT ANSWER:
Exemptions under the Right to Information Act, 2005 have been challenged in various cases, leading to rulings that emphasize transparency while upholding certain exemptions.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court in the case of "Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) vs. Aditya Bandopadhyay" (2011) ruled that examination answer sheets are not public documents under RTI, thus upholding the exemption related to personal information.
- In "Union of India vs. Association for Democratic Reforms" (2002), the Supreme Court emphasized the need for transparency in electoral processes, leading to the inclusion of information about candidates in public domain despite certain exemptions.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Violating RTI provisions can lead to penalties for public authorities, including fines for non-compliance.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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