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october 2010

Supreme Court of India · 2010-10-25

C.B.I vs Kishore Singh & Ors

Citation / case number
AIR 2011 SC (CRIMINAL) 82
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
C.B.I
Respondent
Kishore Singh & Ors
Author
Markandey Katju
Bench
T. S. Thakur, Markandey Katju

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the brutal assault on Jugta Ram by police personnel, holding that such actions violate fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized the need for accountability in law enforcement and condemned the barbaric behavior of the accused, affirming the trial court's conviction under Sections 307, 326, 343, and 120B IPC. The judgment underscores the imperative for a police force that respects human rights and operates within the bounds of law.

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