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Supreme Court (SC) Judgements on Police Act, 1861

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List of Judgements

K.P. Tamilmaran Vs. The State by Deputy Superintendent of Police

Judgement Date : april/2025, Citation : 2025 Latest Caselaw 450 SC

Ankush Vipan Kapoor Vs. National Investigation Agency

Judgement Date : december/2024, Citation : 2024 Latest Caselaw 787 SC

Manik & Ors. Vs. State of Maharashtra

Judgement Date : september/2024, Citation : 2024 Latest Caselaw 614 SC

State of West Bengal Vs. Union of India

Judgement Date : july/2024, Citation : 2024 Latest Caselaw 415 SC

State of Assam and Ors. Vs. Binod Kumar and Ors.

Judgement Date : january/2024, Citation : 2024 Latest Caselaw 41 SC

State Through Central Bureau of Investigation Vs. Hemendhra Reddy Etc. Etc

Judgement Date : april/2023, Citation : 2023 Latest Caselaw 404 SC

K. Phanindra Reddy, I.A.S. and Ors. Vs. G. Subramanian

Judgement Date : april/2023, Citation : 2023 Latest Caselaw 306 SC

Ravi Namboothiri Vs. K.A. Baiju

Judgement Date : november/2022, Citation : 2022 Latest Caselaw 891 SC

State of Uttar Pradesh Vs. Atul Kumar Dwivedi

Judgement Date : january/2022, Citation : 2022 Latest Caselaw 22 SC

Rajesh Kumar Singh Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh

Judgement Date : february/2021, Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 81 SC

Headnote :

The Uttar Pradesh Police Motor Transport Unit Subordinate Officers Service Rules, 2015, specifically Rules 5(c) and 10, outline the promotion and selection process for the position of Head Constable Drivers in the Motor Transport division. The appellants argue that they have already completed the se...

TOFAN SINGH vs. STATE OF TAMIL NADU

Judgement Date : october/2020, Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 582 SC

Headnote :

CRUCIALStatement to Police Officer - Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act - An officer acting under Section 53 of the NDPS Act is considered a police officer - Any confessional statement made to such officers is not admissible as evidence.A. Constitution of India, 1950, Article 20(3) - Nar...

UNION OF INDIA vs. ASHOK KUMAR SHARMA

Judgement Date : august/2020, Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 476 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTDrugs and Cosmetics Act - Selling medicine without a license - Cognizance of the offense - Police Officers lack the authority to file FIRs, conduct investigations, or make arrests; such powers are exclusively held by Drug Inspectors.A. Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Sections 32, 190, and 15...

State of Tamil Nadu Vs. Elephant G. Rajendran

Judgement Date : april/2019, Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 379 SC

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI Vs UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : february/2019, Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 130 SC

Headnote :

The Constitution of India, specifically Articles 226, 239, and 239AA, establishes that when the executive branch of the Delhi Government makes a decision, the Lieutenant Governor (LG) has the authority to form his own opinion on any matter, which may differ from the decision made by his Ministers. S...

Alok Kumar Verma Vs. Union of India

Judgement Date : january/2019, Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 27 SC

S.H Baig & Ors. Vs. The State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors. [September 25, 2018]

Judgement Date : september/2018, Citation : 2018 Latest Caselaw 701 SC

State by Lokayuktha Police Vs. H. Srinivas [MAY 18, 2018]

Judgement Date : may/2018, Citation : 2018 Latest Caselaw 398 SC

Dr. T.P. Senkumar IPS Vs. Union of India & Ors. [April 24, 2017]

Judgement Date : april/2017, Citation : 2017 Latest Caselaw 357 SC

H.C. Kulwant Singh and others Vs. H.C. Daya Ram and others [June 30, 2014]

Judgement Date : june/2014, Citation : 2014 Latest Caselaw 400 SC

Lalita Kumari Vs. Govt. of U.P. & Ors. [NOVEMBER 12, 2013]

Judgement Date : november/2013, Citation : 2013 Latest Caselaw 779 SC

State of Bihar & ANR. Vs. Lalu Singh [OCTOBER 29, 2013]

Judgement Date : october/2013, Citation : 2013 Latest Caselaw 758 SC

Tofan Singh Vs. State of Tamil Nadu [October 8, 2013]

Judgement Date : october/2013, Citation : 2013 Latest Caselaw 728 SC

Nihal Singh & Others Vs. State of Punjab & Others [August 7, 2013]

Judgement Date : august/2013, Citation : 2013 Latest Caselaw 531 SC

Krishan Lal Vs. Food Corporation of India & Ors. [February 24, 2012]

Judgement Date : february/2012, Citation : 2012 Latest Caselaw 138 SC

C. Muniappan & Ors. Vs. State of Tamil Nadu [2010] INSC 675 (30 August 2010)

Judgement Date : august/2010, Citation : 2010 Latest Caselaw 617 SC

State of Maharashtra & Ors Vs. Mehamud [2007] Insc 702 (19 June 2007)

Judgement Date : june/2007, Citation : 2007 Latest Caselaw 500 SC

Prithipal Singh Vs. State of Punjab & Ors [2006] Insc 681 (19 October 2006)

Judgement Date : october/2006, Citation : 2006 Latest Caselaw 681 SC

Prakash Singh & Ors Vs. Union of India & Ors [2006] Insc 609 (22 September 2006)

Judgement Date : september/2006, Citation : 2006 Latest Caselaw 609 SC

Madhu Bala Vs. Suresh Kumar [1997] INSC 611 (23 July 1997)

Judgement Date : july/1997, Citation : 1997 Latest Caselaw 527 SC

Kuldip Singh Vs. State of Punjab & Ors [1996] INSC 1142 (16 September 1996)

Judgement Date : september/1996, Citation : 1996 Latest Caselaw 779 SC

S.P. Vaithianathan Vs. K. Shanmuganathan [1994] INSC 148 (1 March 1994)

Judgement Date : march/1994, Citation : 1994 Latest Caselaw 146 SC

Prof.Sumer Chand Vs. Union of India [1993] INSC 341 (7 September 1993)

Judgement Date : september/1993, Citation : 1993 Latest Caselaw 336 SC

Raj Kumar Karwal Vs. Union of India & Ors [1990] INSC 99 (21 March 1990)

Judgement Date : march/1990, Citation : 1990 Latest Caselaw 99 SC

Headnote :

The officers from the Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted a truck and discovered a significant amount of hashish during their search. As the investigation progressed, the names of the appellant and the petitioner emerged, and both individuals provided confessional statements to the...

State of Haryana Vs. Shri P.C. Wadhwa, Ips Inspector General of Police & ANR [1987] INSC 117 (16 April 1987)

Judgement Date : april/1987, Citation : 1987 Latest Caselaw 117 SC

Headnote :

The respondent, who served as the Inspector General of Police in Haryana from June 30, 1979, to July 25, 1980, was a member of the Indian Police Service. On May 4, 1982, approximately two years and three months after the relevant period ended on March 31, 1980, the Home Secretary of Haryana made cer...

Yogender Pal Singh & Ors VS. Union of India & Ors [1987] INSC 23 (23 January 1987)

Judgement Date : january/1987, Citation : 1987 Latest Caselaw 23 SC

Headnote :

The Delhi Police (Appointment and Recruitment) Rules, 1980, supersede the earlier Punjab Police Rules, 1934, even though the latter is considered to be in effect due to section 149(2) of the Delhi Police Act, 1978 -- Interpretation of a New Law.Sections 147 and 149 of the Delhi Police Act, 1978 -- E...

Khatri & Ors Vs. State of Bihar & Ors [1981] INSC 61 (10 March 1981)

Judgement Date : march/1981, Citation : 1981 Latest Caselaw 61 SC

Headnote :

The petitioners are individuals currently awaiting trial in the State of Bihar. In their Writ Petitions filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, they alleged that after their arrest, they were blinded by police officers acting in their official capacity, which constituted a violation of their fun...

Malak Singh Vs. State of Punjab & Haryana & Ors [1980] INSC 227 (5 December 1980)

Judgement Date : december/1980, Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 227 SC

Headnote :

The Court dismissed the appeals.HELD: (1) One of the primary objectives of a police force is to prevent crime. In relation to the responsibilities outlined in section 23 of the Police Act, 1861, it is essential to conduct discreet surveillance on known criminals, habitual offenders, and other potent...

State of Bihar & ANR Vs. J.A.C. Saldanha & Ors [1979] INSC 234 (13 November 1979)

Judgement Date : november/1979, Citation : 1979 Latest Caselaw 234 SC

Headnote :

A First Information Report was filed on March 11, 1977, alleging that the railway suffered a loss of legitimate revenue due to fraudulent activities involving railway officials. This involved loading pearl coke into empty wagons without proper booking after manganese ore was unloaded at Adityapur in...

Pritam Singh Vs. State of Haryana [1971] INSC 76 (15 March 1971)

Judgement Date : march/1971, Citation : 1971 Latest Caselaw 76 SC

Headnote :

The appellant served as a constable in the Haryana State police force and was assigned to duty at the police lines in Karnal at the relevant time. The Lines Officer reported that he was absent during the roll call on the evening of November 25, 1963. In January 1966, the Judicial Magistrate issued a...

The State of Assam & ANR Vs. Mahendra Kumar Das & Ors [1970] INSC 69 (18 March 1970)

Judgement Date : march/1970, Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 69 SC

Headnote :

The first respondent was, at the relevant time, a Sub-Inspector in the service of the State of Assam. A confidential inquiry was conducted against him by the Superintendent of Police of the Anti-Corruption Branch regarding certain allegations, and a report was submitted to the Government in 1957.Sub...

Management of Advance Insurance Co. Ltd. Vs. Shri Gurudasmal & Ors [1970] INSC 51 (4 March 1970)

Judgement Date : march/1970, Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 51 SC

Headnote :

Entry 80 in List 1 of the 7th Sch. to the Constitution of India 1950 corresponding to entry 39 in the Federal List of the Government of India Act, 1935, empowered the Central Legislature inter alia to extend the powers and jurisdiction of members of the police force 'belonging to' any State...

Union of India Vs. Jagjit Singh [1969] INSC 97 (1 April 1969)

Judgement Date : april/1969, Citation : 1969 Latest Caselaw 97 SC

Headnote :

The individual in question, who was appointed as a Sub-Inspector of Police, began his posting in Delhi in 1949. A retired Deputy Superintendent of Police from the City of Delhi was assigned to carry out a departmental inquiry against him. This inquiring officer was reemployed as a Deputy Superintend...

State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors Vs. Harish Chandra Singh [1969] INSC 11 (17 January 1969)

Judgement Date : january/1969, Citation : 1969 Latest Caselaw 11 SC

Headnote :

The respondent was chosen by the Deputy Inspector General of Police for admission to the Police Training College, and the Inspector General of Police issued a result confirming his success, with his appointment published in the police Gazette. While serving as a Sub-Inspector of Police, he faced cha...

Ram Sharan Vs. The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ajmer Range & Ors [1964] INSC 79 (16 March 1964)

Judgement Date : march/1964, Citation : 1964 Latest Caselaw 79 SC

Headnote :

The promotion system in Rajasthan for advancing head-constables to Sub-Inspectors of Police was contested as a violation of Articles 14 and 16(1) of the Constitution. The petitioner, who had been promoted to Sub-Inspector from head-constable, was demoted when a permanent Sub-Inspector returned to th...

The State of Rajasthan Vs. Ram Saran [1963] INSC 97 (10 April 1963)

Judgement Date : april/1963, Citation : 1963 Latest Caselaw 121 SC

Headnote :

The individual in question was serving as an officiating Sub-Inspector of Police in Ajmer. Following the incorporation of Ajmer into the State of Rajasthan under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, he was appointed as an officiating Sub-Inspector in Rajasthan. However, on April 6, 1957, he was reve...

Maulud Ahmad Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh [1962] INSC 309 (13 November 1962)

Judgement Date : november/1962, Citation : 1962 Latest Caselaw 309 SC

Headnote :

C and several others participated in a shooting incident where two individuals were killed. To fabricate evidence in his favor, C had a false report recorded by the appellant, a Head Constable, in the General Diary, claiming that O had deposited his gun the day before. C, the appellant, and the othe...

The State of Punjab Vs. Barkat Ram [1961] INSC 257 (30 August 1961)

Judgement Date : august/1961, Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 257 SC

Headnote :

Upon receiving information that gold was being smuggled from Pakistan to India by the train\'s engine crew arriving from Lahore, the Land Customs staff conducted a search of the engine upon its arrival in Amritsar. They discovered a quantity of gold concealed beneath the coal in the engine\'s tender...

Jagannath Prasad Sharma Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors [1961] INSC 80 (6 March 1961)

Judgement Date : march/1961, Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 80 SC

Headnote :

The appellant, a police officer, faced allegations of immorality, corruption, and serious neglect of duty. Following an investigation, the Governor of U.P. referred the matter to a Tribunal under section 4 of the U.P. Disciplinary Proceedings (Administrative Tribunal) Rules, 1947. On February 4, 195...

The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors Vs. Ajodhya Prasad [1960] INSC 229 (25 November 1960)

Judgement Date : november/1960, Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 229 SC

Headnote :

The respondent was assigned as the officer in charge of a police station when the District Magistrate received complaints alleging that he was accepting bribes. In response, the District Magistrate ordered an inquiry by the Sub Divisional Magistrate and sent the findings, along with his own comments...

The Land Acquisition Officer, Kammarapally Village Vs. Nookala Rajamallu & Ors [1960] INSC 228 (25 November 1960)

Judgement Date : november/1960, Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 228 SC

Headnote :

The respondent was assigned as the officer in charge of a police station when the District Magistrate received complaints alleging that he was accepting bribes. In response, the District Magistrate ordered an inquiry by the Sub Divisional Magistrate and sent the findings, along with his own comments...

The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors Vs. Babu Ram Upadhya [1960] INSC 227 (25 November 1960)

Judgement Date : november/1960, Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 227 SC

Headnote :

The individual in question was a sub-Inspector of Police. A complaint was lodged with the Superintendent of Police, stating that the complainant was carrying a bundle of currency notes amounting to Rs. 650 when he was stopped and searched by the respondent. During the search, the respondent opened t...

N.D. Thandani Vs. Arnavaz Rustom Printer & ANR [1960] INSC 226 (25 November 1960)

Judgement Date : november/1960, Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 226 SC

Headnote :

The individual in question was a sub-Inspector of Police. A complaint was lodged with the Superintendent of Police, alleging that the complainant was carrying a bundle of currency notes amounting to Rs. 650 when he was stopped and searched by the respondent. It was claimed that the respondent opened...

The State of Rajasthan & Ors Vs. Thakur Pratap Singh [1960] INSC 126 (18 August 1960)

Judgement Date : august/1960, Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 126 SC

Headnote :

According to paragraph 4 of a notification issued under section 15 of the Police Act, the Rajasthan Government exempted Harijan and Muslim residents of certain villages from paying for the additional police force deployed there. This notification was contested on the grounds that it violated the gua...

Bhagat Singh Vs. The State of Punjab [1960] INSC 111 (21 July 1960)

Judgement Date : july/1960, Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 111 SC

Headnote :

The appellant, who worked for the Punjab Police as a Police Censor, was found to have illegally detained certain letters and subsequently used copies and photographs of them for blackmail purposes. As a result, he was reverted to his original position as head constable on January 14, 1944. Following...

The State of Uttar Pradesh Vs. Mohammad Nooh [1957] INSC 80 (30 September 1957)

Judgement Date : september/1957, Citation : 1957 Latest Caselaw 80 SC

Headnote :

A departmental inquiry was conducted against the respondent, a Head Constable, by the District Superintendent of Police.During the inquiry, the District Superintendent himself served as a witness and provided testimony at two different points against the respondent, with his statements recorded by a...

The State of Punjab Vs. Kharaiti Lal [1956] INSC 35 (8 May 1956)

Judgement Date : may/1956, Citation : 1956 Latest Caselaw 35 SC

Headnote :

Section 7(3) of the East Punjab Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1947 states that \"no court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except upon a written complaint made by a person authorized by the State Government for this purpose.\" It was determined that the law does not stipu...