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SAMEER JAIN
Suman Meena – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan – Respondent
ORDER :
(Sameer Jain, J.)
Prefatory Remarks:
The instant Writ Petition involves a crucial issue regarding the constitutional and statutory obligations of the State, and particularly the police authorities, qua safeguarding the life and liberty of persons who face threats of extra-legal harassment and/or violence at the hands of other social actors or groups.
Submissions of The Petitioners and Members of The Bar:
2. Learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that petitioners no. 1 and 2 are a major couple who solemnized their marriage with mutual consent on 01.03.2024. It is submitted that the petitioners apprehend a threat to their safety from respondents no. 6 to 10, who are the family members of petitioner no. 1, and who perceive the petitioners' marriage as a threat to their honor and social standing.
3. Respondents no. 2 to 5 are the police authorities against whom the petitioners have prayed for directions to the effect that the petitioners' safety is ensured. In this regard, learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that a representation highlighting the threat to the petitioners' lives, and seeking the implementation of appropriate measures to ensure the petitio
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The establishment of a Police Complaints Authority is essential for ensuring police accountability and protecting constitutional rights, as mandated by the Supreme Court.
The court established that individuals facing threats have a structured legal recourse to ensure their safety under constitutional provisions.
The judgment reinforces the procedural safeguards for individuals seeking protection from threats, highlighting the role of designated authorities in ensuring timely intervention.
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All State Governments to enact a new Police Act wholly insulating the police from any pressure whatsoever thereby placing in position an important measure for securing the rights of the citizens unde....
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Article 21 protects against state action but does not guarantee police protection to individuals whose threat perceptions arise from their own criminal activities.
A person with a criminal background cannot claim state-funded police protection when threats arise from their own activities, as this contradicts public morality.
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