Special Police Establishment Secures RTI Exemption, Rs5k Costs

Supreme Court heard Criminal Appeal No.3743/2024 between Special Police Establishment and Kamta Prasad Mishra et al on 14‑05‑2026.
Court examined High Court order quashing RTI decisions dated 17‑08‑2020 and 16‑12‑2020, imposing Rs 5,000 costs on respondent.
The appeal argued State notification dated 25‑08‑2011 exempting Madhya Pradesh Special Police from RTI is contrary to Section 24(1)&(4) of the RTI Act.
Court noted repeated non‑appearance of State counsel, directed copy of order to Chief Secretary, Advocate General and Law Secretary for review.