Gurdev Singh Bhalla vs State Of Punjab
Judges (2)
Case Significance
Gurdev Singh Bhalla vs State Of Punjab is a Supreme Court of India decision dated January 5, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-22). A police inspector challenged his summoning under Section 319 CrPC in a case where he was the investigating officer accused of extorting Rs.30 lakhs from the family of an arrested accused. The Supreme Court upheld the summoning, finding prima facie evidence satisfied the Hardeep Singh Constitution Bench parameters and that the defence of retaliation could be raised at trial. Appeal dismissed. The bench comprised Justices Rajesh Bindal and Vikram Nath. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vikram Nath.
Summary
A police inspector challenged his summoning under Section 319 CrPC in a case where he was the investigating officer accused of extorting Rs.30 lakhs from the family of an arrested accused. The Supreme Court upheld the summoning, finding prima facie evidence satisfied the Hardeep Singh Constitution Bench parameters and that the defence of retaliation could be raised at trial. Appeal dismissed.
What was the outcome of Gurdev Singh Bhalla vs State Of Punjab?
A police inspector challenged his summoning under Section 319 CrPC in a case where he was the investigating officer accused of extorting Rs.30 lakhs from the family of an arrested accused. The Supreme...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-22)