Supreme Court of India · 1996-09-10
DILIP KUMAR DEKA vs STATE OF ASSAM
- Citation / case number
- SC 1995/15788
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DILIP KUMAR DEKA
- Respondent
- STATE OF ASSAM
- Author
- G.B. PATTANAIK
- Bench
- G.B. PATTANAIK
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal for expunging remarks made by a Guwahati High Court judge against Dr. Dilip Kumar Deka and Dr. P.K. Baruah, who treated an accused in a murder case under Section 302 IPC. The Court emphasized the importance of fair judicial proceedings and the need to protect the dignity of medical professionals involved in legal matters. The appeal was allowed, and the remarks were expunged, reinforcing the principle that judicial comments should not undermine the integrity of professionals without due cause.