Pertinently, the plea also prayed for a direction to the Government of India to initiate proceedings against Pakistan to ensure release of all Indian PoWs detained in Pakistan.
A Bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Surya Kant observed that the plea raises an important issue, and sought the response of the Central government.
“It is an important matter. Notice issued. To be listed after 3 weeks. Liberty to serve through standing counsel,” the Court said.
The plea has been filed by Jasbir Kaur, the wife of Major Kanwaljit Singh and Bir Bahadur Singh, a retired soldier of the Indian Army who is the Secretary General of Voice of Ex Servicemen Society.
The plea arraigned External Affairs Ministry, Defence Ministry and Chief of Army Staff as respondents.
Source: Barandbench
