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Legal Precedents
Nandini Sundar & Others vs. State of Chhattisgarh
2011The Supreme Court banned the use of Salwa Judum (a state-sponsored militia) and Special Police Officers (SPOs) in anti-Naxal operations, ruling that arming civilians violated…
People's Union for Civil Liberties vs. Union of India
2016The Supreme Court issued guidelines for encounter killings and fake encounters, emphasizing the need for proper investigation and accountability in security operations. This…
Kartam Joga & Others vs. State of Chhattisgarh
2018The Supreme Court addressed issues of arbitrary arrests and detention in LWE areas, emphasizing the need for proper legal procedures even in counter-insurgency operations. The…