New Delhi: The Supreme Court will on Wednesday hear the plea of three accused in the Bahraich communal violence case against the demolition notice issued by the Uttar Pradesh government. Senior advocate C U Singh, appearing for the petitioners, mentioned the matter before a bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Vishwanathan and requested for an urgent hearing.
Singh told the bench, “This is a petition by three persons who have received demolition notices. The state government has given only three days to respond to the notice.” Singh said that the father and brothers of petitioner number one have surrendered and the notices were reportedly issued on October 17 and 18. Posted in the evening.
He said, “We had requested for hearing on Sunday but it did not happen.” Additional Solicitor General KM Nataraj, appearing for Uttar Pradesh government, told the court that the Allahabad High Court has considered the matter and issued notice. Gave 15 days time to reply.
After this, the bench said, “If they (Uttar Pradesh government) want to take the risk of violating our order, it is their choice.” The petitioners’ lawyer said that the High Court has not given any protection.
After this, the court orally asked the ASG not to take any action till Wednesday and listed the matter for the same day. Ram Gopal Mishra (22) was shot dead on Sunday in an inter-religious dispute over playing loud music outside a worship place in Maharajganj. The incident sparked communal violence, leading to incidents of arson and vandalism in the area and internet service remained suspended for four days.