SC advises PIL petitioner against selective emphasis on mob lynching cases
- In Reports
- 05:44 PM, Apr 16, 2024
- Myind Staff
The Supreme Court emphasised that cases of mob lynching cannot be addressed selectively, underscoring the broader issue across all states rather than focusing on religion or individual incidents, as highlighted during proceedings before the court.
The Supreme Court made specific inquiries regarding the murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Rajasthan's Udaipur. Lal was killed in 2022, allegedly for sharing a social media post on Prophet Mohammad.
The bench comprising of Justices BR Gavai, Aravind Kumar, and Sandeep Mehta, presiding over a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning mob violence, directed several state governments to inform the court within six weeks regarding the measures taken in cases of mob lynching and cow vigilantism.
Advocate Nizam Pasha, representing the petitioner's organisation, brought up instances of lynching in Madhya Pradesh and Haryana during the hearing. In response, Justice Kumar advised Pasha that the cases cited in the petitions should not be selectively chosen from specific states, but rather all incidents should be included.
The Supreme Court inquired about the lynching case of Kanhaiya Lal, a tailor from Rajasthan, during the proceedings. Advocate Pasha informed the bench that the case was not included in the current petition. In response, the Court emphasised the need for inclusivity, stating that all incidents from various states should be encompassed in the petition without any selectivity.
During the court proceedings, senior advocate Archana Pathak Dave, representing one of the states, contended that the writ petition specifically alleges that Muslim men are victims of mob lynching, without addressing incidents involving individuals of other religions.
Dave was advised by the court to exercise caution in her arguments, emphasising that the focus should not be on incidents based on religion but on the broader issue at hand. The court scheduled the next hearing for after the summer recess.
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