Bihar Public Service Commn vs Saiyed Hussain Abbas Rizwi & Anr on 13 December, 2012
It is also seen from the FAA's order dated 11/06/2012 that Ms. Neha Bhargava had
appeared before him on 14/04/2012 and vehemently objected to the disclosure of information
claiming that a domestic violence case has been registered by her against the appellant and there
is a threat to her life. The Hon'ble Supreme Court in its decision dated 13/12/2012 Bihar Public
Service Commission vs. Sayyed Hussain Abbas Rizvi & Anr [Civil appeal No. 9052 of 2012] has,
inter alia, held that clause 8(1)(g) can come into play with any kind of relationship. It requires that
where the disclosure of such information which would endanger the life or physical safety of any
person or identify the source of information or assistance given in confidence for law enforcement
or security purpose, the information need not be provided. In other words if in the opinion of the
concerned authority there is danger to life or possibility of danger to physical safety, the CPIO
would be entitled to bring such case within the exemption of Section 8(1)(g) of the RTI Act.