Supreme Court of India · 2008-05-27
Dr. Monica Kumar & Anr vs State Of U. P. & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2008 SUPREME COURT 2781
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Dr. Monica Kumar & Anr
- Respondent
- State Of U. P. & Ors
- Author
- Lokeshwar Singh Panta
- Bench
- S. B. Sinha, Lokeshwar Singh Panta
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the dismissal of Criminal Miscellaneous Applications under Section 482 Cr.P.C. by the Allahabad High Court, concerning allegations against the management of Santosh Medical College under Sections 452, 323, 504, 506, and 427 IPC. The Court emphasized the need for a fair investigation and the right to seek further investigation by the CBI, affirming that the appellants, students of the college, were entitled to protection against harassment and vindictive actions by the college authorities. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, directing further investigation into the allegations.