Supreme Court of India · 2009-08-11
RUBABBUDDIN SHEIKH vs STATE OF GUJARAT & ORS.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2007/63128
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RUBABBUDDIN SHEIKH
- Respondent
- STATE OF GUJARAT & ORS.
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court directed the State of Gujarat to pay an interim ex-gratia amount of Rs. 10 Lakhs to the heirs and legal representatives of the deceased Sohrabuddin, acknowledging the need for immediate financial support. The Court emphasized that the payment is an interim measure and must be deposited with the Secretary General of the Court within two weeks. The matter is set to be revisited on September 2, 2009, for further orders.