Supreme Court rules resisting own medical exam not obstructing public servant
The case concerns whether resisting a medical examination constitutes the offence of obstructing a public servant. The Supreme Court examined if the appellant's actions attracted charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Maharashtra Police Act.
Petitioner: Ashwini Anantrao Deshpande; Respondent: State of Maharashtra; Bench: Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Justice Arun Palli.
- Allowed the Criminal Appeal.
- Set aside the High Court order dated 19-11-2025.
- Quashed FIR No.0131/2021 dated 04.05.2021.
- Quashed the Chargesheet/Final Report Form No.01/2021.
- Disposed of any pending applications.
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| Official title | Resisting Own Medical Examination Does Not Amount To Obstructing Public Servant In Discharge Of Duties: Supreme Court |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | 2026-08-12 |
| Documents | 1 |