Supreme Court of India · 2009-05-01
National Human Rights Commission vs State Of Gujarat & Ors
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- National Human Rights Commission
- Respondent
- State Of Gujarat & Ors
- Author
- Arijit Pasayat
- Bench
- Arijit Pasayat, P. Sathasivam, Aftab Alam
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court directed the continuation of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted under its order dated 26.3.2008 to ensure thorough investigation in nine cases related to the Gujarat riots. The Court emphasized the importance of a fair trial and the need for the SIT to function until the completion of trials, allowing further inquiries as per Section 173(8) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court recognized the SIT's efforts in adding new accused and examining numerous witnesses, underscoring the necessity of a comprehensive investigation.