Basamsetti Rama Devi vs The State Of A.P

insc-2024-1055 Supreme Court of India 7 August 2024 • CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 1358 OF 2024; CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 1359 OF 2024 • 20 min read

Judges (2)

Prasanna B. Varale Coram Vikram Nath Delivered

Parties (3)

State of Andhra Pradesh Respondent Basamsetti Rama Devi Appellant M. Geetha Appellant

Case Significance

Basamsetti Rama Devi vs The State Of A.P is a Supreme Court of India decision dated August 7, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-1055). The Supreme Court allowed the appeals and set aside the acquittal of police officers accused of custodial deaths and torture in Vijayawada, remanding the cases back to trial courts. The Court found the judiciary had failed to ensure proper prosecution, noting the prosecution was conducted as an empty formality. Strict directions were issued for fresh trial to be completed within one year, with emphasis on proper evidence being led and an honest endeavour to uncover the truth. The bench comprised Justices Prasanna B. Varale and Vikram Nath. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vikram Nath.

Summary

The Supreme Court allowed the appeals and set aside the acquittal of police officers accused of custodial deaths and torture in Vijayawada, remanding the cases back to trial courts. The Court found the judiciary had failed to ensure proper prosecution, noting the prosecution was conducted as an empty formality. Strict directions were issued for fresh trial to be completed within one year, with emphasis on proper evidence being led and an honest endeavour to uncover the truth.

What was the outcome of Basamsetti Rama Devi vs The State Of A.P?

The Supreme Court allowed the appeals and set aside the acquittal of police officers accused of custodial deaths and torture in Vijayawada, remanding the cases back to trial courts. The Court found th...

Judgment

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Read on Indian Kanoon

Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-1055)