Sankaran Moitra vs Smt. Sadhna Das & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of police accountability in the death of Rabindra Nath Das, who was allegedly beaten by police officers during the West Bengal Assembly elections. The Court examined the applicability of Sections 302, 201, 109, and 120B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in the context of the complainant's private complaint against the police. The Court held that the Magistrate had the authority to take cognizance of the offences based on the evidence presented, emphasizing the need for accountability in cases of police misconduct.