Yashwant vs The State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of police accountability in the context of custodial violence, emphasizing the need for 'democratic policing' as a principle that transcends mere crime control. The Court reiterated that the law applies equally to all, regardless of status, and highlighted the importance of protecting individual rights under Article 21 of the Constitution. The judgment underscored the responsibility of law enforcement to uphold justice and the rule of law, ultimately holding that the actions of the police in this case constituted a violation of constitutional rights.