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november 1971

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.

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