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§22 overriding effect — RTI over conflicting laws
Supreme Court of India · 2012-01-01 · Citation awaited · ★ Landmark
§22 RTI overrides inconsistent provisions in other laws (e.g., Official Secrets Act) unless expressly saved.
Case details
| Court | Supreme Court of India |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2012-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | various |
| Respondent | various |
| RTI Act sections | §22 |
| Outcome | Partly allowed |
Outcome
§22 gives the RTI Act overriding effect over inconsistent provisions in other laws — subject to express saving clauses.
Ratio decidendi
§22 of the RTI Act contains a non-obstante clause giving it overriding effect over other laws to the extent of inconsistency. Specific saving clauses in other statutes (e.g., cabinet secrecy, official secrets) must be read harmoniously with the RTI Act.
Keywords
§22, overriding, Official Secrets Act, non-obstante
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- Biometric / Aadhaar records — CIC (CIC 2019)
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