SATYAVIR SINGH RATHI vs STATE TR.C.B.I.

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of police action under Section 100 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) regarding the use of force during an encounter. The Court held that the police must act within the bounds of law and ensure that the use of firearms is justified and proportionate to the threat posed. The Court found that the actions of the police in this case were excessive and not in accordance with the legal standards set forth in the CrPC, leading to the acquittal of the accused.