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Naga peace process documents — Nagaland SIC 2024
Nagaland State Information Commission · 2024-04-12 · SIC/NL/12/2024
Active high-table political negotiations are §8(1)(a) until conclusion.
Case details
| Court | Nagaland State Information Commission |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2024-04-12 |
| Citation | SIC/NL/12/2024 |
| Bench | S, I, C |
| Petitioner | Concerned Citizens |
| Respondent | Home Department NL |
| RTI Act sections | §8(1)(a) |
| Outcome | Rejected |
Outcome
Ongoing peace negotiations with NSCN groups are §8(1)(a) sovereignty-sensitive.
Ratio decidendi
Negotiations under the Framework Agreement on the Naga political issue are ongoing and directly concern sovereignty and integrity under §8(1)(a). The matter is not concluded; R.K. Jain post-decisional principle does not apply. Public-interest override is not available for sovereignty matters.
Keywords
Nagaland, peace talks, section 8(1)(a), sovereignty, framework agreement
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