MURAD ABDUL MULANI vs SALMA BABU SHAIKH .

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's directive for immediate disciplinary and criminal action against police officers who failed to conduct a proper investigation, emphasizing that such inaction is a serious offense that undermines public trust in law enforcement. The Court mandated that the concerned authorities take action within twelve weeks, citing the need for accountability under the law. The Court also ordered the respondents to pay costs of Rs. 10,000 to the petitioner, to be paid from their personal accounts, reinforcing the principle that police misconduct cannot be overlooked.