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.