Supreme Court of India · 2023-10-19
INDRAKUNWAR vs THE STATE OF CHHATTISGARH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2010/31809
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- INDRAKUNWAR
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF CHHATTISGARH
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HRISHIKESH ROY
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HRISHIKESH ROY
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the extent to which the right to privacy protects personal matters of a woman accused of a crime, especially when the prosecution has failed to fulfill its duty. The case involved the appellant's conviction for killing her newborn and the implications of her personal life and privacy rights during the criminal proceedings. The court upheld the conviction, emphasizing the importance of balancing privacy rights with the interests of justice. The judgment clarified the limits of privacy in criminal cases involving serious allegations.