Supreme Court of India · 2006-03-24
SANKARAN MOITRA vs SADHNA DAS
- Citation / case number
- SC 2003/15906
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SANKARAN MOITRA
- Respondent
- SADHNA DAS
- Bench
- Y.K. SABHARWAL & P.K. BALASUBRAMANYAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the complaint filed by the respondent regarding the murder of her husband, allegedly by police personnel, under Sections 302, 201, 109, and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code. The Court emphasized the necessity of a thorough investigation into police actions and the importance of accountability for state actors in cases of alleged extrajudicial killings. The Court held that the complaint warranted further inquiry and directed the authorities to ensure a fair investigation into the allegations made by the complainant.