Supreme Court of India · 2007-01-17
P.A.INAMDAR vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2006/10920
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- P.A.INAMDAR
- Respondent
- STATE OF MAHARASHTRA .
- Bench
- G.P. MATHUR & LOKESHWAR SINGH PANTA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court, while adjudicating Writ Petition (Crl) No. 205 of 2006 under Article 32, emphasized the need for proper investigation into allegations of abduction, harassment, and illegal detention by high officials, which infringe upon fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. The Court directed the authorities to ensure accountability and take disciplinary action against the erring officials, thereby reinforcing the principle that public officials must act within the bounds of law and respect individual rights. The petition was allowed with directions for investigation and compensation.