Supreme Court of India · 2011-03-17
RAVINDER PAL SINGH vs SANTOSH KUMAR JAISWAL & ORS.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2010/60317
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RAVINDER PAL SINGH
- Respondent
- SANTOSH KUMAR JAISWAL & ORS.
- Author
- SURINDER SINGH NIJJAR
- Bench
- B. SUDERSHAN REDDY,SURINDER SINGH NIJJAR, , ,
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the case of Ranbir Singh, who was allegedly killed in a fake encounter by police officers on July 3, 2009. The Court emphasized the need for accountability in police actions, particularly under Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. The Court ordered a thorough investigation into the incident, highlighting the importance of protecting citizens from unlawful state actions and ensuring justice for victims of police brutality.