MADAN RAZAK vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court addressed the case of Madan Razak regarding the brutal rape and murder of his daughter, Saraswati Kumari, under Section 302 IPC. The Court emphasized the necessity of prompt action by law enforcement upon receiving complaints, particularly in heinous crimes involving minors. The Court held that the failure to investigate the FIR and the subsequent private complaint constituted a violation of the victim's rights, leading to the direction for a thorough investigation and accountability for the inaction of the police.