Drugs & Cosmetics Act | No Prosecution For Seeking Information U/S 18-A When It Is Already Available With Drug Inspector: J&K High Court

In a recent ruling, the Jammu & Kashmir High Court addressed a case under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act concerning the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The court determined that prosecution under Section 18-A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act cannot be initiated for seeking information under the RTI Act if the information is already available through other channels. The decision emphasizes that accessing publicly available information through RTI does not constitute an offense, highlighting the importance of ensuring that the RTI mechanism is not misused for legal actions. This ruling reinforces the principle that the RTI Act should facilitate transparency without leading to unnecessary legal complications.