Supreme Court of India · 1971-11-18
JAGE RAM, INSPECTOR OF POLICE & ANR. vs HANS RAJ MIDHA
- Citation / case number
- SC 1969/60272
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- JAGE RAM, INSPECTOR OF POLICE & ANR.
- Respondent
- HANS RAJ MIDHA
- Bench
- REDDY, P. JAGANMOHAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's remarks in a habeas corpus petition regarding the conduct of authorities, emphasizing that such remarks must be justified by evidence and necessity for the case. The Court reiterated principles from State of U.P. v. Mohammad Naim, stating that authorities should have the opportunity to defend themselves and that judicial comments should maintain sobriety. The appeal to expunge the remarks was dismissed, affirming the High Court's duty to protect citizens' freedoms while balancing the responsibilities of authorities under the law.