Peace Committees — Key Cases & Reports

Key Cases & Reports

Zahira Habibullah Sheikh vs State of Gujarat

2004

The Supreme Court's observations on the failure of state machinery during the 2002 Gujarat riots indirectly emphasized the need for community-based preventive mechanisms. The…

Rubina Begum vs State of Gujarat

2010

The Gujarat High Court's judgment on compensation for riot victims emphasized the role of preventive mechanisms in avoiding communal violence. The court noted that effective Peace…