RUBABBUDDIN SHEIKH vs STATE OF GUJARAT & ORS.

The Supreme Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the alleged fake encounter of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and the abduction of his wife Kausarbi by Gujarat Police, citing the need for a thorough inquiry into the discrepancies in witness statements and police actions. The Court emphasized the importance of accountability in cases involving law enforcement and the protection of individual rights under Article 21 of the Constitution. The writ petition was allowed, mandating the CBI to register an offense and conduct a comprehensive investigation into the matter.