Sudipta Lenka vs State Of Odisha & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed a petition under Article 32 concerning the alleged infringement of fundamental rights under Article 21 due to the failure of authorities to act on complaints of sexual harassment made by Itishree Pradhan, who was subsequently murdered. The Court emphasized the need for timely action by law enforcement in cases of harassment and the obligation of the state to protect individuals from harm. The Court directed the transfer of the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation, highlighting the inadequacies of the state machinery in handling the case.