Home Ministry Refuses To Reveal Info On Afzal Guru Mercy Plea

New Delhi, Oct 6: The Home Ministry has refused to disclose information related to processing of clemency plea of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru citing impact on national security and exemption given to cabinet documents under the Right to Information Act.

While withholding information, Home Ministry has cited section 8(1)(a),(g) and (i) of the RTI Act which exempts disclosure of three categories of information.

Section 8(1)(a) exempts information, disclosure of which would prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security, strategic, scientific or economic interests of the State, relation with foreign State or lead to incitement of an offence.

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