After considering the case, Justice Singh noted that the fact that one particular investigation regarding a particular individual may have been concluded would not in any manner mean that all the investigations have concluded finally.
The judge added that the Mumbai blasts were one of the worst terror attacks on India which led to hundreds of deaths and, therefore, reports/dossiers on such investigations can have a major bearing on India’s security, sovereignty and integrity.
“On the one hand, the Petitioner seeks access these reports on the basis of right to information being a convict in the 7/11 bomb blast case. On the other hand, the Respondents are interested in safeguarding the safety of the citizens and the security of the country. The exemption under Section 8(1)(a) of the RTI Act is enacted keeping in mind cases of this nature.”
Source: Barandbench
