HC rejects civil services aspirant’s plea seeking disclosure of answer sheets
The Delhi High Court dismissed a civil services aspirant’s request to inspect answer sheets under the RTI Act, ruling that disclosure is only permissible when public interest necessitates it. The court found no such interest in this individual case, reinforcing established legal precedents that limit access to maintain the integrity and credibility of the examination system. The decision highlights the tension between individual transparency rights and the broader need to prevent erosion of faith in the assessment process. By denying access, the court aims to avoid undermining evaluation standards and preventing the commercial exploitation of exam content by coaching institutes, which could compromise future test security and fairness. This ruling is relevant to open data discussions as it demonstrates how judicial interpretations can restrict the availability of sensitive educational records. It underscores that access to public sector data is not absolute but is balanced against systemic integrity, showing how legal frameworks shape the boundaries of open information in government examinations.
Source: thehindu.comPublished on 2023-06-14
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