The Supreme Court Yesterday (Dec 13) held that a police official who lodges a false case against an individual cannot claim immunity from prosecution under the guise of official duty. A Bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra said protection of Section 197 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) cannot be extended to such officers who misuse or abuse their powers.
The Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud including Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra issued this interim order amidst concerns that the 2023 amendments in Forest (Conservation) Act could potentially lead to the declassification of over 1.97 lakh square kilometers of forest land. On Monday the Supreme Court has mandated that […]