Special Leave Petition by Shankar @ Savukku Shankar dismissed; No interference in High Court's decision
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India dismissed the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by Shankar @ Savukku Shankar against the State of Tamil Nadu. The apex court, comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma, concluded that there was no compelling reason to interfere with the judgment and order previously passed by the High Court.
The case, registered under Diary No(s). 5538 of 2026, sought the Supreme Court's intervention in a matter where the petitioner, Shankar @ Savukku Shankar, was contesting a decision unfavorable to him in the High Court. Advocate Mr. Balaji Srinivasan represented the petitioner, while a team led by Senior Advocate Mr. Sidharth Luthra defended the State of Tamil Nadu.
After granting permission to file the special leave petition, the Supreme Court reviewed the submissions. However, it found no grounds warranting a deviation from the High Court's decision. Consequently, the bench dismissed the SLP, effectively upholding the lower court's ruling.
This decision underscores the Supreme Court's stance on maintaining the sanctity of High Court judgments unless substantial evidence or legal arguments suggest otherwise. It also emphasizes the scrutiny applied by the apex court in ensuring that only cases with significant legal merit are entertained for review.
All pending interlocutory applications related to this petition were also disposed of, bringing closure to this legal chapter for Shankar @ Savukku Shankar.
Bottom Line:
Special Leave Petition (Criminal) dismissed by the Supreme Court as it did not find any reason to interfere with the impugned judgment and order of the High Court.
Statutory provision(s): Special Leave Petition (Criminal).
Shankar @ Savukku Shankar v. State Of Tamil Nadu, (SC) : Law Finder Doc Id # 2847859
