Supreme Court of India · 2018-09-27
FERANI HOTELS PVT. LTD. vs THE STATE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER GREATER MUMBAI AND ORS.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2015/38196
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- FERANI HOTELS PVT. LTD.
- Respondent
- THE STATE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER GREATER MUMBAI AND ORS.
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KURIAN JOSEPH
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KISHAN KAUL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KURIAN JOSEPH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of disclosure under the Right to Information Act, 2005, concerning plans submitted by a developer to public authorities. The Court emphasized that the provisions of the Act must be adhered to, ensuring transparency in the dealings of public authorities. The appeal was allowed, directing the disclosure of the requested documents, thereby reinforcing the principles of accountability and public interest under the Act.