Supreme Court of India · 2019-02-20
SUNITA DEVI vs UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS SECRETARY
- Citation / case number
- SC 2015/32960
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SUNITA DEVI
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS SECRETARY
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. ABDUL NAZEER
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.K. SIKRI, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. ABDUL NAZEER, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court directed the constitution of a Special Investigating Team (SIT) to re-investigate FIR No. 221 of 2001 concerning the murder of Smt. Seema Garg and her children, citing inadequate investigation by the police. The Court emphasized the necessity for a fair and complete investigation, as the trial court had noted the lack of proper inquiry. The SIT, led by a retired CBI officer, was tasked to submit its report within three months, ensuring that the real culprits are brought to justice under Sections 302 and 394 IPC.