Supreme Court of India · 2014-03-28
In Re vs Indian Woman Says Gang-Raped On Orders
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- In Re
- Respondent
- Indian Woman Says Gang-Raped On Orders
- Author
- P.Sathasivam
- Bench
- P Sathasivam, S.A. Bobde, N.V. Ramana
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the gang-rape case of a 20-year-old woman, emphasizing the need for proper investigation under Section 154 and Section 161 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court highlighted procedural lapses, including the requirement for a woman officer to record the FIR and statements, and the necessity of obtaining mobile details. The Court directed the State to ensure thorough investigation and victim compensation, underscoring the importance of preventing recurrence of such crimes.