Common Cause vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed a Writ Petition under Article 32 concerning allegations against the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Mr. Justice K.G. Balakrishnan, invoking Section 5 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The Court noted the lack of response from the President of India regarding a request for inquiry into the allegations, which included serious charges of misbehaviour and corruption. The Court emphasized the necessity for the President to act on such allegations and make a reference to the Supreme Court for an inquiry as mandated by the 1993 Act.