People'S Union For Civil Liberties And ... vs State Of Maharashtra & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the procedural guidelines for investigating police encounters, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in such cases. The Court directed the State of Maharashtra to register offenses under Section 302 IPC against police officers found prima facie responsible for violations of fundamental rights. Additionally, the Court mandated the establishment of the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission under Section 21 of the Human Rights Act, 1993, and the formulation of guidelines to protect life and liberty under Article 21 and Article 14 of the Constitution.