Supreme Court asks Centre, states not to protect any kind of vigilantism
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre and the states not to protect any kind of vigilantism and sought their response on violent incidents of cow vigilantism.
A bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra was informed by the Centre that law and order is a state subject but it does not support any kind of vigilantism in the country.
“You say that law and order is a state subject and states are taking actions as per law. You don’t protect any kind of vigilantism,” the bench, also comprising A M Khanwilkar and M M Shantanagoudar, said.
“Law and order is a state subject and Central government does not have any role into it. However, Union of India is of the view that no vigilante group has any space in the country as per procedures of law. It does not support any kind of vigilantism by private persons,” Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar said.
Counsel appearing for BJP-ruled Gujarat and Jharkhand informed the court that appropriate action has been taken against those involved in violent activities related to cow vigilantism.
The bench recorded their submission and asked the Centre and other states to file their report regarding to the violent incidents in four weeks time and …read more
