In the #Hathras case, #UttarPradesh Govt has filed an affidavit even before the #SupremeCourt has heard the PIL or agreed to admit it.
The reply alleges an insidious propaganda by political parties, a section of media to malign the Yogi Govt despite a "diligent probe".
The reply alleges an insidious propaganda by political parties, a section of media to malign the Yogi Govt despite a "diligent probe".
This affidavit claims political parties, a section of media is trying to give a communal & casteist colour to #Hathras incident & hence, the #SupremeCourt should monitor the #CBI probe in a time bound manner. This will ensure a free probe besides weeding out false narratives.
About the midnight cremation of the #Hathras victim, UP Govt says she was cremated in the presence of her family members, who agreed to attend in order to prevent further violence. Affidavit adds it was done to maintain law & order.
First hearing of the PIL is around 12.30 PM
First hearing of the PIL is around 12.30 PM
#Hathras hearing begins with SG Tushar Mehta appearing for the state of #UttarPradesh.
He says unfortunate death of a young girl shouldn't be sensationalised.
"There are narratives and narratives that may impede a fair probe. Let this court monitor the probe."
He says unfortunate death of a young girl shouldn't be sensationalised.
"There are narratives and narratives that may impede a fair probe. Let this court monitor the probe."
Sr adv Indira Jaising also appears in the matter, asks for security of the victim's family. She seeks fast-track trial in Delhi.
#CJI: We are not saying what has happened isn't shocking or that it isn't unfortunate. We are currently examining the petition as has been filed here.
#CJI: We are not saying what has happened isn't shocking or that it isn't unfortunate. We are currently examining the petition as has been filed here.
SG Mehta: The family has already been given police protection.
Jaising reiterates justice can be done only by transferring the trial to #Delhi. She adds a judicial inquiry, under the supervision of a former judge is preferable.
Jaising reiterates justice can be done only by transferring the trial to #Delhi. She adds a judicial inquiry, under the supervision of a former judge is preferable.
#CJI: We are hearing you because the incident is shocking and extraordinary. We are also appreciating your assistance but you may not have the locus. Let us hear the petitioners also.
Jaising: Technically, even the petitioners may not have the locus.
Jaising: Technically, even the petitioners may not have the locus.
Petitioner's lawyer: We are shocked at the incident.
#CJI: Everyone is shocked, that's okay but when a court asks you why are you here, you have to give different reasons...we understand your anxiety but it will be in your best interest if you keep quiet for a while.
#Hathras
#CJI: Everyone is shocked, that's okay but when a court asks you why are you here, you have to give different reasons...we understand your anxiety but it will be in your best interest if you keep quiet for a while.
#Hathras
As an advocate seeks to argue on behalf of a woman's lawyer group, #CJI asks her not to duplicate the arguments.
"This is a case of huge import. It is a horrible incident. But there is no need to duplicate the concerns," says the #CJI.
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"This is a case of huge import. It is a horrible incident. But there is no need to duplicate the concerns," says the #CJI.
#Hathras
#CJI Bobde now asks why the #Hathras case can't be heard by the Allahabad High Court at first instance.
"Everything being argued here can be taken care of by the High Court. We may also get the benefit of the High Court order first. Isn't that a better course?"
"Everything being argued here can be taken care of by the High Court. We may also get the benefit of the High Court order first. Isn't that a better course?"
SG Mehta: Outside courts, several narratives are being weaved. All this can be stopped by a monitoring and investigation by a central agency.
"Things are being argued here without knowing the facts. Witnesses are being protected."
"Things are being argued here without knowing the facts. Witnesses are being protected."
"There are reporters recorded as instigating family," says Mehta, adding if lawyers are to be appointed as amicus, it should be a choice of this court and not some lawyers.
#Hathras
#Hathras
As a lawyer interrupts the #CJI, he gets agitated: "I believe we at least have a right to complete our sentence. Do we need your permission to do it? Lawyers can keep interrupting each other but we don't like being interrupted in the same way."
Lawyer apologises
Lawyer apologises
CJI to UP Govt: File an affidavit on
1) how the family and witnesses are being protected
2) If the family has a lawyer to assist them
3) What's the scope of High Court proceedings and how we can widen its scope
SC adds it will ensure the investigations is smooth.
1) how the family and witnesses are being protected
2) If the family has a lawyer to assist them
3) What's the scope of High Court proceedings and how we can widen its scope
SC adds it will ensure the investigations is smooth.
Notices issued, hearing adjourned to next week for the state to file another affidavit on the three aspects.
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