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Chhattisgarh HC Bars Release of Govt Employees’ Personal Records Without Public Interest
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 17 Jul 2026, 11:33 PM
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The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that personal data of government employees cannot be disclosed unless it serves a larger public interest.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that personal records of government employees cannot be released unless there is a larger public interest.
The decision, delivered in a judgment on Thursday, emphasizes the balance between individual privacy and the right to information.
The court noted that while the Right to Information Act allows disclosure of public information, it does not extend to personal data that could infringe on privacy without a compelling public purpose.
This ruling clarifies the scope of information that can be accessed under the Act and sets a precedent for future cases involving government personnel records.
The decision, delivered in a judgment on Thursday, emphasizes the balance between individual privacy and the right to information.
The court noted that while the Right to Information Act allows disclosure of public information, it does not extend to personal data that could infringe on privacy without a compelling public purpose.
This ruling clarifies the scope of information that can be accessed under the Act and sets a precedent for future cases involving government personnel records.