New Delhi, Nov 18 (UNI) The Supreme Court has again refused to direct the union government to publicly disclose the names of candidates shortlisted for appointment to the Central Information Commission (CIC), cautioning that such disclosure at this stage may prove counter-productive and delay the process further.

A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing a public interest litigation on Monday filed by RTI activist Anjali Bhardwaj seeking greater transparency and timely appointments to the Central and State Information Commissions.

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioners, argued that disclosure of shortlisted candidates is essential so that any individual with relevant information on their eligibility or conduct may come forward before

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