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november 2000

Supreme Court of India · 2000-11-01

HARI SINGH MANN vs HARBHAJAN SINGH BAJWA .

Citation / case number
SC 1999/19999
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
HARI SINGH MANN
Respondent
HARBHAJAN SINGH BAJWA .
Author
K.T. THOMAS,,R.P. SETHI.
Bench
K.T. THOMAS,,R.P. SETHI.

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, emphasizing the need for a fair investigation into serious allegations of police misconduct against an advocate. The Court held that the High Court should ensure that the police register a case based on the petitioner's complaint and that an impartial inquiry be conducted, given the allegations of torture and conspiracy against the petitioner. The Court directed the transfer of certain police officials to facilitate a fair investigation, thereby upholding the principles of justice and accountability in law enforcement.

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