Supreme Court of India · 2022-11-04
SHAKEEL AHMAD vs UNION OF INDIA .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2001/6885
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SHAKEEL AHMAD
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA .
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KISHAN KAUL
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABHAY S. OKA, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the aftermath of the communal riots and bomb blasts in Mumbai during 1992-1993, focusing on the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952. The court emphasized the importance of investigating the circumstances and causes of the violence to ensure accountability and justice for the victims. The judgment reinforced the necessity of such inquiries in maintaining public order and trust in the legal system.