TEHSEEN S. POONAWALLA vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court emphasized that law must be implemented by law enforcement agencies and that citizens cannot take the law into their own hands, as established in Krishnamoorthy v. Sivakumar (2015) 3 SCC 467. The Court addressed the issue of cow vigilantism and mob violence, asserting that such actions undermine the rule of law and the rights of individuals. The Court held that it is the duty of the state to prevent such violence and ensure justice through proper legal channels, thereby reinforcing the principles of due process and the sanctity of law.