The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was “unjustified” on the part of the Delhi High Court to delay hearing the pleas for arrest and prosecution of leaders who instigated the communal rampage in the National Capital and directed the High Court to list the petitions on Friday (March 6). Also Read Delhi violence 2020: Supreme Court asks Harsh Mander to not participate in hearing Less than a week ago, the High Court adjourned to April 13 the hearing of petitions seeking immediate registration of FIRs against those who egged mobs on with their hate speeches. It had seemed to agree with the government that the “atmosphere was not conducive” for action.A Bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad A. Bobde said April 13 was too far away. It requested Delhi High Court Chief Justice D.N. Patel to decide the petitions “as expeditiously as possible”.With this, the Supreme Court signed off the case, saying it did not want to “assume jurisdiction” over the petitions when the High Court was already on the job.In parting, the CJI wished the High Court to explore the possibility of finding a “peaceful resolution” to pleas made by victims to prosecute the instigators.Read:… Read full this story
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