Supreme Court of India · 2013-07-04
CHARANJIT vs STATE OF PUNJAB
- Citation / case number
- SC 2005/29312
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- CHARANJIT
- Respondent
- STATE OF PUNJAB
- Author
- A. K. PATNAIK
- Bench
- GYAN SUDHA MISRA A.K. PATNAIK
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the alleged torture and sexual assault of the complainant by police officers, holding that the allegations warranted serious consideration under Sections 366, 342, 376, and 506 read with Section 34 of the IPC. The Court emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the claims of police misconduct and the importance of protecting victims of such crimes. The appeal was allowed, and the matter was remanded for further proceedings in accordance with the law.