Shamima Kauser vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal against the Gujarat High Court's order that stayed the report of the Metropolitan Magistrate regarding the alleged fake encounters of Israt Jehan and Javed Gulam Mohammed Sheikh. The Court emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the claims of the appellants, who sought a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The Court upheld the High Court's direction for a senior investigation team to examine the circumstances of the deaths, ensuring that all relevant aspects are considered in determining the nature of the encounters.