Supreme Court of India · 1960-10-28
R.P. KAPUR AND OTHERS vs SARDAR PRATAP SINGH KAIRON AND OTHERS.
- Citation / case number
- SC 1960/30
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- R.P. KAPUR AND OTHERS
- Respondent
- SARDAR PRATAP SINGH KAIRON AND OTHERS.
- Author
- DAS, S.K.,HIDAYATULLAH, M.,GUPTA, K.C. DAS,SHAHC.,AYYANGAR, N. RAJAGOPALA
- Bench
- DAS, S.K.,HIDAYATULLAH, M.,GUPTA, K.C. DAS,SHAH, J.C.,AYYANGAR, N. RAJAGOPALA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the investigation by the Deputy Superintendent of Police under the orders of the Inspector-General was valid under Section 551 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. The petitioners' claims of violation of Sections 154, 156, and 157 of the Code and Article 14 of the Constitution were dismissed, as the Court found no unequal treatment in the investigation process. The Chief Minister was required to file an affidavit regarding the allegations against him, affirming the procedural integrity of the investigation.