Supreme Court Questions Uttar Pradesh Police on Hate Crime Investigation
Hate crime: Why is investigating officer playing hide and seek with court, SC asks UP
Hindustan Times
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The Supreme Court of India has expressed dissatisfaction with the Uttar Pradesh police's handling of a hate crime case from July 2021 in Noida. The court questioned why the police have not included relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code in the investigation, emphasizing the need for a fair trial and compliance with legal requirements.
- 01Supreme Court criticizes Uttar Pradesh police for not adding relevant IPC sections in hate crime case.
- 02Court questions police's compliance with earlier directives regarding the investigation.
- 03Petitioner claims to have been a victim of a hate crime due to his religious identity.
- 04Additional Solicitor General assures the court that necessary provisions will be added.
- 05Next hearing scheduled for May 19 to review compliance.
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The Supreme Court of India questioned the Uttar Pradesh government's handling of a 2021 hate crime case in Noida, where a senior citizen alleged he was abused and tortured due to his religious identity. The court expressed displeasure over the police's compliance affidavit, particularly regarding the omission of Section 153-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which addresses prejudicial assertions against national integration. During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General K M Nataraj stated that the police would add the necessary provisions after the trial court allowed further investigation. The petitioner, who claims he was targeted for his Muslim identity, has sought a fair investigation and punitive actions against police officers for their alleged negligence. The Supreme Court has given the police two weeks to comply with its directives, with the next hearing set for May 19.
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The outcome of this case may influence how hate crimes are investigated and prosecuted in Uttar Pradesh, potentially leading to more accountability for law enforcement.
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