Overview

• The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking a judicial commission to investigate the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists.
• The court emphasized that such petitions could undermine the morale of security forces engaged in counter-terror operations.
• Petitioners sought enhanced safety measures for tourists and Kashmiri students facing backlash after the attack.
• The court allowed the withdrawal of the plea and granted the petitioners liberty to approach High Courts on issues related to student safety.
• The National Investigation Agency continues to lead the investigation into the attack, which has heightened India–Pakistan tensions.