After hearing the AG and going through the reports of the State, the Bench said that the issue of violence, especially during religious events, has become common in West Bengal.
“It appears a regular feature now. I think all religions…Suppose the other community, even they have religious processions… very year there are 7 to 8 incidents of violence and then petitions are filed, probe by central agency is sought,” ACJ Sivagnanam pointed out.
The AG immediately highlighted that the recent decision of the State to impose 27 conditions on those seeking to carry out processions etc has worked better, and that the same would be used as a template for all religious or political rallies.
In response, ACJ Sivagnanam said,
“But then it should be violence-free. Our earlier orders seem to have not instilled fear in the minds of riotous people. Even NIA probe has not had an effect on the riotous people.”
Source: Barandbench
