Case Brief: Karamjit Singh Vs. State of Delhi

Deciding Authority: Supreme Court of India
Date of Judgment: 26th March, 2003
Bench: Justice S. Rajendra Babu & Justice G.P. Mathur
Facts of the Case: the appellant Karamjit Singh at the relevant time was working as driver in Delhi Police and was residing with his wife in quarter no.B-12 in Police Station Mehrauli, whichhad been allotted to his father-in-law, Didar Singh, who was also aconstable. A secret information was received that the appellant wasinvolved in terrorist activities and that he was allowing the terrorists to stay in his residence and had also in his possession some explosive material. It was accordingly decided to conduct a search of his residential. The quarter was locked from outside and, therefore, they kept a secret watch. At about 11.30 a.m., the appellant along with his wife arrived there on a scooter. The raiding party disclosed their identity to the appellant, who tried to run away but he was overpowered and was asked to open the door of the house. A steel box was found kept in the north side of the bedroom, which was also locked. The box was opened by the appellant and a number of incriminating articles
The recovered articles were sealed on the spot. Thereafter a Rukka was sent to the Police Station, Mehrauli through PW2 Naresh and on the basis thereof PW1 Shashi Bala,who was on duty, registered a case against the appellant being FIR No.298 of 1990 under Sections 3 and 4 of the Explosive Substances Act and Sections 3, 4 and 5 of TADA.
Judgment of the Case: The Supreme Court was of the opinion that the prosecution has established its case against the appellant beyond any shadow of doubt and there is absolutely no ground which may warrant interference with the impugned judgment and order of the Designated Court. The appeal is accordingly dismissed.