Headline
The Supreme Court of India in Tusharbhai Rajnikantbhai Shah vs. State of Gujarat Case, holds Gujarat Judge and Cop Guilty of Contempt of Court.
Summary
The Supreme Court of India found Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate of Gujarat,Deepaben Sanjaykumar Thakar and police inspector RY Raval guilty of contempt of court for wrongfully arresting and remanding an accused person despite the court’s order of granting him anticipatory bail.
Key Facts
- The accused person had been granted anticipatory bail by Supreme Court of India in December 2023
- Police arrested and remanded the accused and also physically assaulted and demanded ₹1.6 crore
- A bench of justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta held the guilty judge and police inspector for contempt of court.
Legal Insights
- The order of The Supreme Court of India, granting anticipatory bail was very clear and unambiguous.
- Judge and police inspector should have taken court’s permission before remanding the accused person
- The courts should not act as they are the messengers of investigating agencies
Impact
- The guilty parties i.e.Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate of Gujarat,Deepaben Sanjaykumar Thakar and police inspector RY Raval to face sentencing on 2nd September ,2024
- This Case showcases the importance of court orders and respecting accused persons’ rights
Why it Matters
- It helps in ensuring the accountability of the judges and police officials
- It helps in protecting accused persons from wrongful arrests and remands done by the administration
- It helps in upholding the rule of law and maintaining public trust in the judiciary of our country.
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