RASHMI BEHL vs STATE OF U.P & ORS

The Supreme Court ruled that the failure of the Uttar Pradesh Police to record the statements of the petitioner and conduct her medical examination under Section 164A of the Criminal Procedure Code constitutes a violation of her fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized the necessity of timely action by law enforcement in cases of sexual assault and abduction, holding that the petitioner must be protected from her family's coercive actions. The Court directed the authorities to ensure the safety and rights of the petitioner are upheld, thereby granting her relief.