Sabeeha Faikage And Ors vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed a writ petition under Article 32 concerning the breach of the fundamental right to life under Article 21, filed by the families of seafarers who went missing in a marine casualty involving the tugboat Jupiter-6. The Court examined whether the Indian Maritime Administration was involved in the investigation of the incident as mandated by Merchant Shipping Notice No. 26 of 2002. The Court held that the petitioners are entitled to a thorough investigation into the disappearance of their loved ones and directed the respondents to ensure compliance with the relevant maritime regulations.