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Major Communal Riots — Legal Precedents
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Legal Precedents
Zahira Habibullah Sheikh v. State of Gujarat
2004This landmark judgment in the context of the 2002 Gujarat riots established the principle of fair trial and witness protection in communal riot cases. The Supreme Court…
Bilkis Bano v. State of Gujarat
2019The Supreme Court's judgment in this case, arising from the 2002 Gujarat riots, reinforced the importance of proper investigation and trial in communal riot cases. The court…
Kehar Singh v. State (Delhi Administration)
1988This case, related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, dealt with the conspiracy aspect of communal violence. The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of conspirators while emphasizing…