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Youth Bar Association v. Union of India

Youth Bar Association v. Union of India (Supreme Court of India, 2016-09-07) (2016) 9 SCC 473 is a ruling on the Right to Information Act, 2005 — Sections 154-CrPC, 4. FIRs to be uploaded on state police websites within 24-72 hours. Every State must upload First Information Reports (FIRs) on the State Police website within 24 hours (urban) to 72 hours (rural).

Holding

FIRs to be uploaded on state police websites within 24-72 hours.

Ratio

Every State must upload First Information Reports (FIRs) on the State Police website within 24 hours (urban) to 72 hours (rural). Exceptions: sexual offences, POCSO, sedition, terrorism, official secrets.

Section(s) applied

Practitioner takeaway

Public upload of FIRs mandated; sensitive categories excepted.

Citation

Last reviewed: 23 April 2026.