Rabina Ghale vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court, while hearing Writ Petitions under Article 32 of the Constitution, addressed the legality of a Suo Moto FIR registered against Indian Army personnel under Sections 302, 307, 326, 201, 34, and 120-B IPC. The Court emphasized the need to protect soldiers from arbitrary criminal proceedings while performing their duties, holding that such actions must not undermine the functioning of the Army. The Court directed the authorities to ensure guidelines are established to safeguard the rights of soldiers, thereby reinforcing the principle of protection for bona fide actions taken in the line of duty.