Supreme Court of India · 2018-04-19
TEHSEEN POONAWALLA vs UNION OF INDIA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2017/40744
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- TEHSEEN POONAWALLA
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR, HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the petitions seeking an inquiry into the death of Judge Brijgopal Harikishan Loya, who died under suspicious circumstances while presiding over a high-profile case. The Court emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in judicial processes, particularly in cases involving judicial officers. It held that the lack of a proper inquiry into Loya's death raised serious concerns about the integrity of the judicial system, thereby warranting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his demise.