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Diplomatic correspondence — §8(1)(a) — CIC
Central Information Commission · 2016-01-01 · Citation awaited
Live diplomatic cables & bilateral-negotiation content are §8(1)(a) protected (sovereignty and strategic interest).
Case details
| Court | Central Information Commission |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2016-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | Researcher / RTI applicant |
| Respondent | Ministry of External Affairs |
| RTI Act sections | §8(1)(a) |
| Outcome | Rejected |
Outcome
Active diplomatic correspondence and bilateral-negotiation records protected under §8(1)(a) sovereignty / strategic interests.
Ratio decidendi
Active diplomatic correspondence and records of ongoing bilateral negotiations are protected under §8(1)(a) — sovereignty and integrity of India, strategic, scientific or economic interests of the State. The protection applies during the active-diplomacy phase; historical archives may be disclosable on a case-by-case basis.
Keywords
diplomatic, MEA, §8(1)(a), sovereignty
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