A.S.Mohammed Rafi vs State Of Tamilnadu Rep.By Home ...

The Supreme Court directed the State of Tamil Nadu to pay Rs.1,00,000/- as compensation to the appellant, following the quashing of FIR No.2105 of 2006 against him and FIR No.2106 of 2006 against the police under Article 142 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized the importance of legal representation for all individuals, regardless of the nature of their alleged crimes, condemning resolutions by Bar Associations that refuse to defend certain accused persons. The appeal was disposed of with the High Court's order being substituted by the Supreme Court's ruling.