INST.OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA vs SHAUNAK H SAYTA .

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in relation to the examination processes of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The Court held that the information sought by the first respondent regarding the evaluation process, qualifications of examiners, and verification procedures falls within the ambit of the RTI Act, thereby mandating transparency in the examination system. The Court emphasized that the ICAI must comply with the RTI Act provisions while maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.