Supreme Court of India · 1997-03-20
DINESH TRIVEDI vs U O I
- Citation / case number
- SC 1995/14542
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DINESH TRIVEDI
- Respondent
- U O I
- Author
- Ahmadi
- Bench
- SUJATA V. MANOHAR CJI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the implications of the Vohra Committee Report, which highlighted the pervasive influence of crime syndicates in Indian society and their connections with various sectors, including politics and the judiciary. The Court emphasized the need for a Nodal Cell to combat organized crime effectively, as recommended by the Committee, and criticized the lack of follow-up actions by the government post-report submission. The judgment underscored the importance of institutional integrity and the necessity for proactive measures against corruption and crime in governance.