Sanjay Kundu vs Registrar General High Court Of ...

insc-2024-43 Supreme Court of India 12 January 2024 • SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION (CRIMINAL) NO 550 • 14 min read

Judges (3)

Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud Delivered J.B. Pardiwala Coram Manoj Misra Coram

Counsel (2)

Rahul Sharma Counsel Respondent Rashmi Malhotra Counsel Respondent

Parties (3)

Registrar General, High Court of Himachal Pradesh Respondent Nishant Sharma Respondent Sanjay Kundu Petitioner

Case Significance

Sanjay Kundu vs Registrar General High Court Of ... is a Supreme Court of India decision dated January 12, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-43). The Director General of Police of Himachal Pradesh challenged a High Court order that directed his transfer from the DGP post based on a complaint alleging threats from the petitioner at the behest of a practicing advocate. The Supreme Court set aside the direction for DGP transfer but upheld the High Court's findings regarding threats and directed constitution of a Special Investigation Team of IG-level officers who would not report to the petitioner. The Court also directed the State to pro The bench comprised Justices Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra. The judgment was delivered by Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud. Counsel appearing: Rahul Sharma (counsel for respondent), Rashmi Malhotra (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The Director General of Police of Himachal Pradesh challenged a High Court order that directed his transfer from the DGP post based on a complaint alleging threats from the petitioner at the behest of a practicing advocate. The Supreme Court set aside the direction for DGP transfer but upheld the High Court's findings regarding threats and directed constitution of a Special Investigation Team of IG-level officers who would not report to the petitioner. The Court also directed the State to provide adequate security to the complainant and his family.

What was the outcome of Sanjay Kundu vs Registrar General High Court Of ...?

The Director General of Police of Himachal Pradesh challenged a High Court order that directed his transfer from the DGP post based on a complaint alleging threats from the petitioner at the behest of...

Judgment

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-43)