Ravinder Pal Singh vs Santosh Kumar Jaiswal & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the transfer petition concerning the alleged extrajudicial killing of Ranbir Singh by police officials, emphasizing the need for a fair investigation under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court noted the serious allegations of a fake encounter, including the use of excessive force and subsequent threats to the victim's family. The Court ordered the transfer of the investigation to the CBI to ensure impartiality and uphold the rule of law, thereby reinforcing the principle that state actors must be held accountable for unlawful actions.