Inst.Of Chartered Accountants Of India vs Shaunak H Sayta & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) regarding the disclosure of information under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Court held that the information sought by the first respondent, including details about examiners, evaluation procedures, and verification processes, falls within the purview of public interest and transparency mandated by the RTI Act. The Court emphasized that the ICAI must comply with the RTI Act and provide the requested information, thereby reinforcing the principles of accountability and openness in public institutions.