PIL in SC seeking Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the Chhapra Hooch Tragedy. The Aryavarta Mahasabha Foundation filed the PIL seeking an SIT probe and compensation for those who died in the incident.
CJI DY Chandrachud: SIT, Compensation, everything can be looked into by the High Court
Adv: the Punjab hooch case was before Justice MR Shah
CJI: Let the HC deal with it first. We must allow their untrammeled exercise of power by HC since they have wider power
Adv: there have been more than 200 deaths
CJI: Does that mean HC does not have the jurisdiction?
Adv: it has but it is happening everywhere like Punjab, Uttarakhand etc.
CJI: The plea prays for SIT, compensation and directions to stop trade of illegal liquor. all issues can be looked into by the HC under article 226. Petitioner under liberty to move HC to seek relief. It is appropriate this is considered by HC. Disposed off #hoochtragedy
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