Surya Rankawat v. State
Case brief
What is this about?
This single judge writ petition challenged the remand for recording evidence in a suicide case. The petitioner alleged instigation. The court found that the victim's suicide was likely due to trauma following meting out justice, not instigation. Petitioner was dropped, victim was recorded, and accused charged under Section 306 IPC.
What did the court decide?
Petition allowed. Fresh charge sheet by joining petitioner. Investigation officer appointed to enquire into instigation.