The Delhi High Court, on Friday, 27 August, asked the Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG), and the Centre, to respond to the Kejriwal government’s plea challenging the decision to allow the police’s choice of lawyers as Special Public Prosecutors (SSP) in a slew of cases.
These cases pertain to the violence that ensued on Republic Day, 2021, as well as to the Northeast Delhi riots.
According to PTI, a bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice to the LG and listed the matter for further hearing on 21 October.
The Delhi Government, which is being represented by senior advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Rahul Mehra, pointed out that there is a serious conflict of interest as the SSPs have been chosen by the Delhi Police themselves.
ADVERTISEMENTREMOVE AD
Members Only
Plea Against Police-Chosen SSPs to Probe Riot Cases: HC Seeks LG’s Reply
The cases pertain to the violence that ensued on Republic Day, 2021, as well as to the Northeast Delhi riots.
i
Aa
Aa
Small
Aa
Medium
Aa
Large
Published:
Become a Member to unlock
- Access to all paywalled content on site
- Ad-free experience across The Quint
- Listen to paywalled content
- Early previews of our Special Projects
×
×