Supreme Court of India · 2008-05-12
PARTAP SINGH CHAUATALA vs STATE OF HARYANA .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2005/16649
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- PARTAP SINGH CHAUATALA
- Respondent
- STATE OF HARYANA .
- Bench
- S.B. SINHA & LOKESHWAR SINGH PANTA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court directed the State of Haryana to transfer Rs.30,000/- to the Haryana State Legal Services Authority, emphasizing that the costs awarded should be utilized for a better cause rather than benefiting the State. The Court recognized the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case, highlighting the importance of justice over procedural technicalities. The appeal was disposed of with this directive, reinforcing the role of legal services in promoting access to justice.