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Police Excess and Use of Force - The Supreme Court has addressed police actions involving the use of force, emphasizing that police excesses, especially in dispersing unlawful assemblies, are arbitrary and subject to judicial scrutiny. The Court can lift the veil of police actions, ensuring accountability and awarding compensation in cases of police misconduct in good faith. It underscores that police excesses are subject to judicial review to prevent arbitrariness and uphold constitutional rights. Women Lawyers Association rep. By its Secretary VS State of Tamil Nadu - Madras
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Court’s Role in Civil Disputes and Police Involvement - The Supreme Court has directed that matters involving police excess or unlawful actions should be dealt with by appropriate benches ensuring fair hearings. It has also emphasized that courts, including the Supreme Court, can intervene in disputes involving police conduct, especially when violations of rights or excesses occur, reaffirming judicial oversight over police actions. K. Anbazhagan VS M. Kannappan and others - Madras, Women Lawyers Association rep. By its Secretary VS State of Tamil Nadu - Madras, The Chief Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu & Others VS Government of Tamil Nadu, rep. By Secretary, Home Dept. Secretariat & Others - Madras
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Supreme Court’s Stance on Civil Dispute Resolution - The Court discourages police involvement in civil disputes, emphasizing that such disputes are primarily within the domain of civil courts and administrative bodies. The Court condemns police actions that overreach into civil matters, advocating for judicial resolution rather than police intervention. It has condemned police excesses and emphasized that police should not be involved in resolving civil disputes, highlighting the importance of judicial independence and restraint. K. Anbazhagan VS M. Kannappan and others - Madras, Women Lawyers Association rep. By its Secretary VS State of Tamil Nadu - Madras
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Judicial Oversight and Accountability - The Supreme Court has consistently maintained that police actions must adhere to constitutional principles, and excesses or arbitrary use of force are subject to judicial review. The Court condemns police misconduct and underscores the importance of accountability, including awarding compensation for unlawful police actions. It also directs that police excesses should be addressed through proper legal channels, not through extrajudicial means. Women Lawyers Association rep. By its Secretary VS State of Tamil Nadu - Madras, STATE OF GUJARAT VS VIRENDRABHAI @ NIKULBHAI AMRUTBHAI PATEL - Gujarat
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Summary and Conclusion - Overall, the Supreme Court condemns police involvement in civil dispute resolution and excessive use of force, emphasizing judicial oversight, accountability, and adherence to constitutional rights. The Court has reinforced that police actions must be within legal bounds, and any excesses are subject to review and redress, thereby discouraging police misconduct and promoting lawful conduct. These rulings reflect the Court’s commitment to protecting citizens’ rights and maintaining the rule of law. Multiple references
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1994 0 Supreme(Mad) 406 • India - Madras
GOVARDHAN
Finding of the Court: The court held that the plaintiff's group was the recognized DMK party and that the defendants ... The court held that the plaintiff's group was the recognized DMK party and that the defendants were not entitled to use the name ... Final Decision: The court granted the plaintiff's request for a permanent injunction, restraining the defendants from using ... When such a contingency arises, the finality can be reached only before the Supreme Court. ... In the pre....
2015 8 Supreme 65 • India - Supreme Court
JAGDISH SINGH KHEHAR, J.CHELAMESWAR, MADAN B.LOKUR, KURIAN JOSEPH, ADARSH KUMAR GOEL
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2016 5 Supreme 227 • India - Supreme Court
JAGDISH SINGH KHEHAR, DIPAK MISRA, MADAN B.LOKUR, PINAKI CHANDRA GHOSE, N.V.RAMANA
for removal of Speaker is to be determined by legislators—If resolution for Speaker’s removal is supported by a simple majority ... act of moving of resolution—Power conferred on Speaker under Tenth Schedule is enormous—Under Constitution he is entitled to take ... to be moved for removal of Speaker is a matter of grave constitutional consequence and intention to move resolution has to precede ... Special Police Establishment v. ... It was highlighted, that the involvement of two Independent MLAs along ....
2009 0 Supreme(Mad) 4524 • India - Madras
FAKKIR MOHAMED IBRAHIM KALIFULLA, R.BANUMATHI
Kalifulla J: When we make a glimpse of the provisions contained under Article 124 relating to the establishment and constitution of the Supreme ... order-Use of force-Police excess-Compensation-Good faith-Contempt-Advocates-Boycot-Writ-Disputed question of fact-Police charged ... of force-Police excess- Arbitrariness- Power of Court-Lifting veil-The action of the police in using force to disperse an unlawful ... The Hon'ble Supreme Court#HL....
2021 0 Supreme(Mad) 2498 • India - Madras
V.PARTHIBAN
credit for organising Joint Christian Action Council Convention in Chennai on chaired by Mr.Justice K.J.Thomas, former Justice of Supreme ... Court of India on topic of a law to govern use of Church property - 1st defendant was a Trust constituted pursuant to last will ... 7th respondents)As far as he legal ground relating to limitation, though prima facie, objection has considerable force, but this Court ... A resolution was also passed in the meeting condemning the action of the second respondent in s....
2018 2 Supreme 164 • India - Supreme Court
DIPAK MISRA, A. K. SIKRI, A. M. KHANWILKAR, ASHOK BHUSHAN, D. Y. CHANDRACHUD
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2009 0 Supreme(Mad) 4519 • India - Madras
FAKKIR MOHAMED IBRAHIM KALIFULLA, R.BANUMATHI
The Hon’ble Supreme Court specifically directed that the Bench headed by the Chief Justice or any other Court can deal with the matter and shall ensure fair hearing to the counsel appearing for the SLP petitioners and other parties to the dispute. ... Aggrieved against the order of the Full Bench dated 18.03.2009, the two police officers approached the Hon’ble Supreme Court by filing Special Leave Petition (Civil) No.7540 of 2009. ... Under Article 1....
2018 0 Supreme(Bom) 2642 • India - Bombay
SUNIL P.DESHMUKH
Petitioners are purporting to raise dispute of facts. ... The view taken by the Division Bench was affirmed by the Supreme Court. " 135. ... Said report had been contrary to law laid down by supreme court in the case of State of Bihar Vs. Lal Krishna Advani and others reported in and Lakshmikant Tukaram Choudhary V. ... He submits that in "Tarlochan Dev Sharma" (supra), the Supreme Court had considered that high court had not been right in forming ....
2006 0 Supreme(Guj) 829 • India - Gujarat
C.K.BUCH, K.A.PUJ
We are no condemning these witnesses as an individual at this stage. However, we are inclined to observe that a thorough inquiry requires to be made by the Home Department against the said three police officers viz. (i) PSI Mr. ... The Court held that there is no unreasonable delay in lodging FIR. In the present case, involvement of accused No. 1 at least and that too as a person responsible for causing bullet injury to Arvindbhai was intimated to the police and mainly to PSI Mr. ... State of Orissa, (2....
2017 0 Supreme(Bom) 1851 • India - Bombay
MANJULA CHELLUR, M.S.SONAK
Action under Section 396, admittedly, does not contemplate any involvement of the Court or the Tribunal. Even the circular dated 20th April 2011, does not contemplate any involvement of the Court or the Tribunal. ... Sharma (supra), the Supreme Court, restricted its earlier rulings in Chintapalli Agency Taluk Sales Coop. Society Ltd. vs. Secy. (Food and Agriculture) Govt. of A.P. (1977) 4 SCC 337 and S.L. Kapoor vs. ... In Sunil Mittal (supra), the Supreme#H....
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