MOHD.HAROON & ORS. vs UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

The Supreme Court addressed the communal riots in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, which erupted on 07.09.2013, leading to significant loss of life and displacement of the Muslim community. The Court emphasized the failure of local administration to enforce law and order, allowing a Mahapanchayat that incited violence. Under Article 32 of the Constitution, the Court directed the State and Central Government to implement protective measures for the victims and ensure rehabilitation, thereby upholding the fundamental rights of those affected by the riots.