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january 2007

Supreme Court of India · 2007-01-17

Vinay Shukla à Petitioner vs Union of India & Ors

Citation / case number
SC 2006/90251
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Vinay Shukla à Petitioner
Respondent
Union of India & Ors
Author
G.P. MATHUR
Bench
G.P. MATHUR & LOKESHWAR SINGH PANTA

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating a writ petition under Article 32, addressed the issues of illegal detention and harassment of an IAS officer by high officials, emphasizing the violation of fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. The Court directed the authorities to conduct a proper investigation into the allegations of abduction and misconduct, and to take disciplinary action against the erring officials. The Court underscored the necessity of safeguarding individual rights against unlawful actions by state officials, thereby reinforcing the principles of accountability and justice.

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