Security Operations — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

Nandini Sundar & Others v State of Chhattisgarh & Others

2011

This landmark judgment addressed the use of civilian vigilante groups (Salwa Judum) in anti-Naxal operations. The Supreme Court held that arming civilians and using them in…

Extra Judicial Execution Victim Families Association v Union of India

2012

This case dealt with alleged fake encounters in Manipur and the application of AFSPA. The Supreme Court established guidelines for investigating alleged fake encounters and…

Kartar Singh v State of Punjab

1994

This judgment upheld the constitutional validity of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA), predecessor to UAPA. The court established the principle that…