Supreme Court of India · 2022-08-26
PARVEZ PARWAZ vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/23865
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- PARVEZ PARWAZ
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.T. RAVIKUMAR
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.T. RAVIKUMAR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Allahabad High Court's order regarding the investigation into the 2007 Gorakhpur Riots. The appellants sought a fair investigation by an independent agency instead of the Crime Branch, citing concerns over impartiality. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the need for proper legal procedures and the authority of the state in conducting investigations.