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february 2014

Supreme Court of India · 2014-02-25

Dinubhai Boghabhai Solanki vs State Of Gujarat & Ors

Citation / case number
AIR 2014 SC (CRIMINAL) 948
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Dinubhai Boghabhai Solanki
Respondent
State Of Gujarat & Ors
Author
A.K.Sikri
Bench
A.K.Sikri

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the Gujarat High Court's order directing a CBI investigation into the murder of RTI activist Amit Jethwa, emphasizing the need for a fair and impartial investigation under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court recognized the significance of Jethwa's activism against illegal mining and corruption, which led to his assassination. The judgment reinforces the principle that the state has a duty to protect individuals engaged in public interest activities, particularly when their lives are threatened due to their work.

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