Supreme Court of India

A John Kennedy v. State of Tamil Nadu

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Bench Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta JJ.
Decided 29 May 2026

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What the Court ordered

In view of the foregoing discussion, this Court is of the opinion that, despite the steps taken by the State, the matter requires a structured, time bound and closely monitored framework to ensure effective implementation and consequences for non - compliance.

Judgment, page 48

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