Charge-Sheet Under RTI
I filed an FIR, and the police have filed a charge-sheet under §173 CrPC. Can I get a copy of the charge-sheet under the RTI Act? What are the chances of getting it?
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2 answersYes, you can file an RTI application under §6(1) to the PIO of the court, asking for a copy of the charge-sheet. The charge-sheet is a public document, and you should get it under the RTI Act.
The PIO might deny the information, citing §8(1)(h), but you can argue that the charge-sheet is a public document, and the information can't be denied under this clause. Refer to the Jayantilal Mistry 2015 case.
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The PIO might deny the information, citing §8(1)(h), but you can argue that the charge-sheet is a public document, and the information can't be denied under this clause. Refer to the Jayantilal Mistry 2015 case.
Yes, you can file an RTI application under §6(1) to the PIO of the court, asking for a copy of the charge-sheet. The charge-sheet is a public document, and you should get it under the RTI Act.
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