EXTRA JUDL.EXEC.VICTIM FAMILIES ASSN&ANR vs UNION OF INDIA & ANR

The Supreme Court, in Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 129 of 2012, held that the next of kin of victims of extra-judicial executions have a fundamental right to know the truth regarding the circumstances of the deaths, as recognized under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized the importance of this right in the context of human rights violations and mandated an inquiry into the allegations of fake encounters by state authorities. The outcome necessitates a framework for accountability and justice for the victims' families.