Anil Kumar Gupta vs Union Of India And Ors

The Supreme Court, while addressing a public interest petition under Article 32, emphasized the need for accountability and preventive measures in the wake of a tragic incident involving the deaths of 14 young aspirants during a recruitment drive by the Indo Tibetan Border Police. The Court directed the authorities to assess damages, provide compensation to victims, and establish guidelines to prevent such occurrences in the future. The judgment underscores the importance of effective crowd management and the duty of care owed by public authorities during large gatherings.