Supreme Court of India · 2017-04-19
State(Tr)Central Bureau Of ... vs Shri Kalyan Singh(Former Cm Of Up) & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2017 SUPREME COURT 2020
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- State(Tr)Central Bureau Of ...
- Respondent
- Shri Kalyan Singh(Former Cm Of Up) & Ors
- Author
- R.F. Nariman
- Bench
- Pinaki Chandra Ghose, Rohinton Fali Nariman
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the legal ramifications of the demolition of Babri Masjid, focusing on FIRs lodged under various sections of the IPC including Sections 153-A, 295, 297, 332, 337, 338, 395, and 397. The Court emphasized the need for a fair trial and the importance of ensuring justice in cases involving high-profile individuals, including politicians. The Court held that the transfer of cases to a Special Court was valid and necessary for an impartial adjudication of the charges against the accused, including conspiracy under Section 120-B IPC.