Citizens For Justice And Peace vs State Of Gujarat & Ors

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating a Writ Petition under Article 32 of the Constitution, addressed the challenge against the appointment of Shri P.C. Pandey as Director General of Police, Gujarat, due to alleged dereliction of duty during the 2002 Gujarat riots. The Court noted that the petitioner claimed Pandey's continued position would obstruct justice in ongoing riot cases, but the State of Gujarat countered that he had no influence over the Review Committee examining these cases. Ultimately, the Court upheld the appointment, finding no merit in the claims that it would adversely affect justice.