EXTRA JUDL.EXEC.VICTIM FAMILIES ASSN&ANR vs UNION OF INDIA & ANR

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of extra-judicial executions in Manipur, emphasizing the importance of Article 21 and Article 32 of the Constitution, which guarantee the right to life and personal liberty. The Court rejected the State's argument that the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) should handle the matter, asserting its duty to examine allegations of human rights violations directly. The Court held that it has the authority to investigate claims of unlawful killings by state forces, thereby reinforcing judicial oversight in protecting fundamental rights.