The bench ordered the state authorities that they must abide by their promise made to the victim's family in writing on September 30, 2020, to give employment to one family member.
Later, police had arrested Ashish in the case. The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad HC had granted regular bail to him and opined that the present case was one of "accident by hitting with the vehicle".
The Chief Justice told the Uttar Pradesh government counsel: "What is this? There is a specific mention that a witness is attacked. File a detailed counter affidavit."
The top court had registered a petition on the basis of a letter by two lawyers seeking a probe by the CBI in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence.
Salve admitted before the top court that what has been done by the state is not satisfactory and remedial action will be taken soon, and urged the bench to put the matter for hearing immediately after the Dussehra vacation.
SC told the UP government counsel that the grievance is that "you are not properly investigating the matter".
New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday slammed the Uttar Pradesh government over police “manhandling” party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Lucknow and demanded imposition of President’s rule in the state. Addressing a press conference here, Congress leader Sushmita Dev said Priyanka Gandhi was acting as a responsible leader without disturbing the peace. The Congress […]
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