ANITA THAKUR & ORS. vs GOVT.OF J & K & ORS.

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating on a writ petition under Article 32, held that the brutal treatment of Jammu migrants by police on 07.08.2007 violated their fundamental rights under Articles 14, 19, 21, and 22 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized the need for accountability of state officials and ordered a special investigation into the incident, along with compensation of Rs. 10 lakhs to the affected migrants. The ruling reinforced the protection of migrants' rights and the obligation of the state to ensure their safety and dignity.