Fact: State of Haryana and Ors. vs Bhajan Lal

The Supreme Court has ruled that fake and fabricated cases destroy the lives of innocent people. The court made it clear that it is illegal and unlawful to arrest or accuse someone in the absence of concrete proof. It was also urged by the protestors that police should carry out an in-depth investigation and act on the right pieces of information to save the innocents.

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Case Details

Case Name: State of Haryana and Ors. vs Bhajan Lal, etc.

Case NO: AIR 1992 SC 604

Court: Supreme Court of India

Key Points of the Judgment:

• False Cases’ Impact: A false case can wreck your life, too.
• Evidence is important: You cannot arrest someone unless you have concrete evidence against him or her.
• Police Responsibility: The police must investigate scrupulously, and the action can be taken only on facts to save the innocent.

Impact of the Judgment:

• Discharge of the Accused: The accused was acquitted on May 30, 2013.
• ACTION AGAINST FALSE CASES: Stringent action was directed to be taken against the persons lodging false cases.

Conclusion:

Such a judgment will facilitate our legal process and guard the rights of innocent citizens in that it would act as a deterrent for the police to behave cautiously.