Supreme Court of India · 2010-02-08
OM PARKASH vs UNION OF INDIA .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2005/6592
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- OM PARKASH
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA .
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed multiple appeals arising from SLPs concerning the interpretation of various provisions under the Indian Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to procedural safeguards as mandated by Article 21 of the Constitution, particularly in cases involving personal liberty. The judgment reinforced the principle that any deviation from established legal procedures could lead to the violation of fundamental rights, resulting in the quashing of certain convictions and remanding cases for retrial.