India, April 7 -- Central Information Commission issued text of the following decision on March 7:

Information sought and background of the case:

The Appellant filed an RTI application dated 15.11.2023 seeking information on following points:-

1. "Please refer to page no. 8 & 9, in the Gazette of India dated 01.01.2016 for information regarding The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act 2015 enacted by Parliament." Which is mentioned as follows:

"After chapter IV of the principal Act, the following chapter shall be inserted. CHAPTER IVA RIGHTS OF VICTIMS & WITNESSES

15A (10) All proceedings relating to offences under this Act shall be video recorded". (Copy attached)

In this connection, pro...