This document contains the Supreme Court of India's judgment in the case of Thalappalam Ser. Coop. Bank Ltd & Ors Vs State Of Kerala & Ors, dated 7 October 2013. The core issue addressed is whether co-operative societies registered under the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act fall under the definition of 'public authority' as per the Right to Information Act, 2005. The judgment delves into the scope of Section 2(h) of the RTI Act, examining criteria such as ownership, control, and substantial financing by the government. It is a crucial read for legal practitioners, co-operative society members, and anyone interested in information rights in India.