The Supreme Court Today (April 23) strongly condemned the deadly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Judges, lawyers, and legal bodies united in mourning and solidarity with the victims.
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India, on Wednesday, showed deep sadness and strongly criticized the terrible terrorist attack that happened on Tuesday in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
This attack targeted innocent non-muslim tourists who were simply enjoying the natural beauty of the place.
All the judges and lawyers of the top court paid their respects to the victims by standing silently for a moment to honor them.
On Wednesday morning, during a full court meeting, the Supreme Court decided together to pass a resolution that completely condemned this horrible act of terrorism. In a statement released by the top court, it said,
“This diabolical act of mindless violence has shaken the conscience of all and is a stark reminder of the brutality and inhumanity that terrorism unleashes,”.
The resolution by the Supreme Court further said,
“The Supreme Court of India pays its respectful tribute to the innocent lives snuffed out brutally and prematurely while also expressing its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May the departed souls rest in peace and may those who were injured recover soon. The nation stands with the victims and their families in this hour of indescribable grief.”
According to the court’s statement, the victims were only enjoying Kashmir, which is often called the “Crown Jewel” of India. The attack on them is a clear insult to the values of humanity and the importance of life. The Supreme Court strongly criticized the act.
To show respect for the victims and support their families, all the judges, lawyers, court staff, and others present in the Supreme Court, including those in the court’s registry, observed two minutes of silence around 2 PM on Wednesday during the post-lunch court session.
The registry of the Supreme Court also sent out a circular, mentioning that around 2 PM, all judges, lawyers, staff members, and everyone present in the courtroom and the registry office would remain silent for two minutes.
Also, in a show of unity, more than 300 members of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) gathered together on the Supreme Court’s lawn to express their sorrow and stand in solidarity with the victims of this terror attack.
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The SCBA clearly condemned the horrible and cowardly act of terrorism against innocent tourists in the peaceful area of Pahalgam. Their resolution said,
“We mourn the tragic loss of lives and express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Our thoughts and prayers are with those injured, and we wish them speedy recovery. These reprehensible acts of violence are a direct assault on the values of humanity. Targeting unarmed, innocent civilians is an act of unpardonable savagery,”
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association also strongly opposed the attack and stood in complete support of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Their statement said,
“The association stands in unwavering solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, an integral part of our country and the nation as a whole.”
The Delhi High Court Bar Association also made a statement, strongly criticizing the terrorist act that, in their words, was “challenging the unity, integrity and sovereignty” of India.
The shocking terrorist attack took place on Tuesday in Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination in south Kashmir. According to the reports, at least 26 people lost their lives, and many others were injured. Most of the people who died were tourists. Among the dead were two foreign nationals—one from the UAE and one from Nepal—along with two Indian locals.
This tragic incident has left the entire country in deep grief and has once again reminded everyone of the dangerous threat of terrorism. The whole nation, including the legal community, stands together in mourning and in support of the victims and their families.
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