During the hearing today, Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, appearing for the University, argued that while there is nothing to hide, the university could not be compelled to disclose the information.
Even the PM’s privacy would be affected, said Mehta.
“In a democracy, there won’t be a difference if a person holding the office is a doctorate or an illiterate. Also, there is no public interest involved in this issue. Even his privacy is affected,” the SG said opposing the CIC direction.
Justice Biren Vaishnav after hearing the parties reserved his verdict in the plea.
The Court was hearing an appeal filed by the Gujarat University challenging order of the CIC directing the public information officer (PIO) of Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the PIOs of Gujarat University and Delhi University to furnish details of Modi’s graduate and post graduate degrees.
As per Modi, he completed graduation from Gujarat University in 1978 and Post graduation from Delhi University in 1983.
Source: Barandbench
