STATE OF TAMIL NADU THROUGH SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, CBI/S vs NALINI AND 25 OTHERS

The Supreme Court addressed the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, which was executed through a conspiracy involving multiple accused under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987 (TADA) and other statutes. The Court emphasized the gravity of the crime, holding that the conspiracy was a direct attack on the democratic fabric of the nation. The judgment affirmed the validity of the charges framed against the accused, highlighting the need for stringent measures against terrorism as per the provisions of TADA and the Indian Penal Code.