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Bihar Public Service Commission v. Saiyed Hussain Abbas Rizwi
Supreme Court of India · 2012-12-13 · (2012) 13 SCC 61 · ★ Landmark
Names of interview-panel members protected under §8(1)(g); candidate's own marks disclosable.
Case details
| Court | Supreme Court of India |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2012-12-13 |
| Citation | (2012) 13 SCC 61 |
| Bench | Swatanter Kumar, Madan B. Lokur |
| Petitioner | Bihar Public Service Commission |
| Respondent | Saiyed Hussain Abbas Rizwi |
| RTI Act sections | §8(1)(g), §8(1)(e) |
| Outcome | Partly allowed |
Outcome
Interview-panel member identities protected under §8(1)(g) to prevent intimidation; marks disclosable.
Ratio decidendi
The identity of members on an interview panel is protected under §8(1)(g) because disclosure could endanger or subject them to pressure. However, the candidate's own marks and the overall evaluation methodology are disclosable.
Keywords
interview panel, §8(1)(g), BPSC, recruitment
Later rulings that cite this case
- Recruitment panel anonymity — CIC line (CIC 2014)
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