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).

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). Exceptions: sexual offences, POCSO, sedition, terrorism, official secrets.

• Section 154-CrPC
• Section 4

Public upload of FIRs mandated; sensitive categories excepted.

• Citation: (2016) 9 SCC 473
• Court: Supreme Court of India
• Date: 2016-09-07
• Outcome: allowed
• Reporter / Cause-list: (2016) 9 SCC 473

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