Supreme Court of India · 2019-10-16
VINUBHAI HARIBHAI MALAVIYA vs THE STATE OF GUJARAT
- Citation / case number
- SC 2013/35581
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- VINUBHAI HARIBHAI MALAVIYA
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF GUJARAT
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHINTON FALI NARIMAN
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHINTON FALI NARIMAN, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V. RAMASUBRAMANIAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the FIR lodged under Sections 420, 465, 467, 468, 471, 384, and 511 of the IPC concerning allegations of blackmail and land grabbing. The Court held that the FIR's allegations, including the use of a fake Power-of-Attorney and extortion attempts, warranted a thorough investigation. The Court emphasized the importance of protecting lawful ownership against fraudulent claims, thereby affirming the need for judicial scrutiny in cases involving property disputes and criminal allegations.