Supreme Court of India · 2020-08-19
GHANSHYAM UPADHYAY vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2020/14335
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- GHANSHYAM UPADHYAY
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNA MURARI, HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed a public interest writ petition concerning the destruction of properties belonging to accused Vikas Dubey and sought to ensure his safety. Following the police encounter that resulted in Dubey's death, the court noted the state's response, which included the formation of a Special Investigation Team and a Commission of Inquiry. The court emphasized the need for accountability and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Dubey's death.