Supreme Court of India · 2008-05-27
MONICA KUMAR vs STATE OF U.P .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2006/26797
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MONICA KUMAR
- Respondent
- STATE OF U.P .
- Author
- REPORTABLE 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, which sought further investigation by the CBI into cases involving the appellants under Sections 452, 323, 504, 506, and 427 IPC. The Court emphasized the importance of a fair investigation and the need for accountability in educational institutions, particularly in cases of alleged harassment and vindictiveness by college authorities. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, directing the CBI to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.