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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Plea on Sansad Chalo March Violence
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Plea on Sansad Chalo March Violence
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea seeking action against organisers and alleged rioters linked to the July 20 Sansad Chalo march in Delhi, where violence was reported. Former Indian Air…
The Story in Brief
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea seeking action against organisers and alleged rioters linked to the July 20 Sansad Chalo march in Delhi, where violence was reported. Former Indian Air Force officer Manish Solanki filed the petition. It will be tagged with cases involving student protests and alleged police excesses.
The plea alleges that the march lacked permission and violated 22 conditions. It also seeks scrutiny of political withdrawal of criminal cases, identification of people accused of derogatory remarks, and community service orders. The court said counselling young protesters may help prevent violence and warned that aggressive state action could raise tensions. It also mentioned a possible special investigation team and pellet-gun guidelines.
The Indian Opinion
The allegations should be tested through evidence rather than strong public descriptions. Responsibility for violence, any permission breaches, and withdrawals of criminal cases remain to be established. The court’s focus on counselling and restraint recognises that policing can affect tensions. At the same time, lawful action remains necessary if wrongdoing is proved. Public debate should avoid treating claims as settled facts.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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