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Supreme Court Directs Centre to Provide Details of Rafale Deal
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre to provide details of the Rafale deal. The court was hearing a petition filed by a group of citizens, who had challenged the deal on the grounds that it was corrupt and that the government had failed to follow proper procedures. The petitioners argued that the deal was not transparent and that the government had failed to provide adequate information about the deal. The court observed that the deal had raised several questions and that the government had a duty to provide transparency. The court directed the Centre to provide details of the deal, including the pricing and the offset contracts. The court also directed the Centre to provide information about the decision-making process and the role of the Prime Minister's Office in the deal. The judgment is significant as it marks a major development in the ongoing controversy over the Rafale deal. The court's decision is expected to have far-reaching implications for the defence sector and to ensure that the government is held accountable for its actions. The judgment also underscores the importance of transparency in defence deals and to promote accountability in the government's decision-making process. Overall, the judgment is a significant development in the context of defence procurement in India and is expected to have a major impact on the defence sector.
