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‘Don’t ask for relief': SC slams plea seeking probe into religious clashes in states
Dismissing the plea filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, the Supreme Court said, “Don't ask for such reliefs which can't be granted by such court.”
The Supreme Court on Tuesday junked a petition seeking a judicial inquiry panel under chairmanship of an ex-chief justice of India to investigate into recent religious clashes in some states during Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti celebrations.
Dismissing the plea filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, the apex court said, “Don't ask for such reliefs which cannot be granted by such court.”
“What sort of relief? You want inquiry under former CJI of India? Who is free?” the top court bench, comprising justices L Nageshwara Rao and BR Gavai, further said.
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Tiwari, in his plea, sought directions to hold an inquiry into clashes that took place in Rajasthan, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat during Ram Navami. He said the situation was alarming and there were allegations that one-sided investigations were underway.
The petition also sought a similar committee to look into the arbitrary action of 'bull dozer Justice' in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.
"Such actions are absolutely discriminatory and do not fit into the notion of democracy and rule of law," the plea said.
(With inputs from agencies)
