Section 18, The Right to Access Information Act, 2013

The duty to disclose information shall not apply if, or tothe extent that, compliance with section 2 would, or could reasonably be expected to cause serious prejudice to– (a) the prevention and detection of crime; (b) the apprehension and prosecution of offenders; or (c) matters that are subjudice. Exempt information. Refusal of request. Information accessible by other means. National security and defence. International relations. Economic interests. Investigations and law enforcement. 14 15