A.S.MOHAMMED RAFI vs STATE OF TAMILNADU REP.BY HOME DEPT.&ORS

The Supreme Court quashed FIR No.2105 of 2006 against the appellant and directed the State of Tamil Nadu to pay Rs.1,50,000 as compensation under Article 142 of the Constitution of India, noting that the appellant had already received Rs.50,000. The Court also quashed FIR No.2106 of 2006 against the police, emphasizing the importance of legal representation for all individuals, regardless of public perception. The appeal was disposed of with the High Court's judgment being substituted by the Supreme Court's order.