ANIL KUMAR GUPTA vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating a public interest litigation under Article 32, addressed the tragic incident on 01.02.2011 involving a recruitment drive by the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) that led to chaos, resulting in the deaths of 14 individuals and injuries to many others. The Court emphasized the need for accountability and directed the Union of India to assess damages and provide compensation to the victims' families. Furthermore, the Court mandated the formulation of guidelines to prevent such incidents in the future, thereby establishing the principle of state responsibility in ensuring public safety during large gatherings.