SHAMIMA KAUSER vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court allowed the Special Leave Petitions challenging 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 allegations of extrajudicial killings, asserting that the Central Bureau of Investigation should be involved to ensure impartiality. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to constitute a senior investigation team and permitted the appellants to suggest areas of inquiry, thereby reinforcing the importance of accountability in police actions under Article 21 of the Constitution.