APSRTC REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR MUSHIRABAD vs A.U.M.RAO

The Supreme Court ruled that the provisions of Section 14 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 must be interpreted in a manner that promotes transparency and accountability in public authorities. The Court emphasized that the right to information is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India, and any denial of information must be justified under the exceptions provided in the Act. The judgment upheld the principle that citizens have the right to access information held by public authorities, thereby reinforcing the democratic ethos of the country.