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RTI Act not right tool to obtain spouse’s I-T returns, says Karnataka high court

The Karnataka High Court ruled that RTI Act is not for obtaining a spouse’s income-tax returns in maintenance cases, emphasizing its purpose is public accountability, not private litigation. The court stated such returns are personal information exempt from disclosure unless larger public interest is proven. New guidelines were issued for handling such requests during maintenance proceedings.

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