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july 2013

Supreme Court of India · 2013-07-04

Charanjit & Ors vs State Of Punjab & Anr

Citation / case number
AIR 2013 SUPREME COURT 2896
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Charanjit & Ors
Respondent
State Of Punjab & Anr
Author
A. K. Patnaik
Bench
A.K. Patnaik, Gyan Sudha Misra

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court held that the allegations of torture and sexual assault against the appellants, who were police officers, warranted serious consideration under Section 376(2)(g) IPC, which addresses gang rape. The Court emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the complainant's claims, particularly given the context of police misconduct and the gravity of the charges. The appeal was allowed, and the case was remanded for trial under the appropriate charges, affirming the necessity of judicial scrutiny in cases involving law enforcement personnel.

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