Reserve Bank Of India vs Jayantilal N. Mistry

The Supreme Court addressed whether the Reserve Bank of India and other banks can deny information under the Right to Information Act, 2005, citing Sections 8(1)(d) and 8(1)(e) which pertain to exemptions regarding economic interests and fiduciary relationships. The Court established that while banks may protect certain information, the public interest must be balanced against these exemptions. The Court ultimately held that information cannot be denied solely on the grounds of economic interest if it serves the public interest, thereby reinforcing the transparency mandate of the RTI Act.