COMMON CAUSE vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating on a Writ Petition under Article 32, emphasized the necessity for the President of India to act on allegations against the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission as per Section 5 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The Court highlighted the lack of response from the President regarding a request for an inquiry into serious allegations of misbehavior against Justice K.G. Balakrishnan. The Court directed that the matter be addressed promptly to uphold the integrity of the Commission and ensure accountability.