Supreme Court: “We Can’t Sit in Delhi & Micromanage Action Against Mob Lynching & Cow Vigilantism”

NEW DELHI: Today (11th Feb): The Supreme Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW), which is associated with the CPI. The PIL raised concerns about the rising incidents of mob lynching and violence, especially by cow vigilantes. The Bench, led by Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, referred to its previous ruling in the case of Tehseen Poonawalla v. Union of India and stated that while the ruling is binding on all authorities, the Court cannot oversee or monitor such incidents in every part of the country.

“What About Kanhaiya Lal?” SC Asked PIL Petitioner

Today (16th April): The Supreme Court urged a comprehensive approach to addressing mob lynching, cautioning against selective focus on specific incidents. The PIL raised concerns about rising violence against minorities, particularly victims of cow vigilante attacks, and emphasized the need for urgent financial support for affected families. The Court directed states to respond within six weeks regarding action taken in such cases.