On Wednesday the Supreme Court refused to entertain a petition seeking to prevent a ‘mahapanchayat’ proposed to be held by Hindutva groups in Purola town in UttarKashi district of Uttarakhand.
A vacation bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin Amanullah said that the petitioners can approach the High Court.
Advocate Sharukh Alam appearing for the petitioners was asked why can’t the petitioner move the High Court.
“Law and order is for the administration to handle. You move the High Court. Why do you come here?”, Justice Nath asked.
“Why do you express distrust in approaching HC? If there is a mandamus by this Court, High Court will pass orders. You should have some trust in the High Court. Why can’t you trust the administration?”, Justice Amanullah asked.
Source : LiveLaw
