ADVOCATES ASSN.BANGALORE vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the Karnataka High Court's decision to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the violent incident involving advocates, police, and media on 02.03.2012, which resulted in injuries and property damage. The Court emphasized the need for an impartial inquiry under the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984 and Sections 143, 147, 323, 324, 427, 435, and 149 of the IPC. The Court affirmed the High Court's order, ensuring accountability for police actions during the incident.