Supreme Court of India · 2021-10-21
KAVITHA LANKESH vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/13309
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- KAVITHA LANKESH
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH MAHESHWARI, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.T. RAVIKUMAR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed appeals arising from the Karnataka High Court's decision to quash an order invoking the Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act against a private respondent in connection with the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh. The court emphasized the need for proper legal procedures and the significance of the High Court's role in ensuring that such orders are justified. The appeals were ultimately dismissed, upholding the High Court's ruling.