Supreme Court of India · 2007-05-17
Rubabbuddin Sheikh vs State of Gujarat and Ors
- Citation / case number
- SC 2007/63074
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Rubabbuddin Sheikh
- Respondent
- State of Gujarat and Ors
- Bench
- TARUN CHATTERJEE & P.K. BALASUBRAMANYAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court, while addressing a petition under Article 32 concerning the alleged fake encounter of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and the disappearance of Kausarbi, emphasized the need for a thorough investigation by the Gujarat Police. The Court noted the delays in the inquiry process and the discrepancies in witness statements regarding the events leading to the alleged encounter. The Court directed that further inquiries be conducted to ascertain the facts and ensure accountability in the investigation process.