On hearing submissions from all parties, the Court concluded that the incident “definitely needs investigation at highest level“. In relation to this, a further report including details on how things panned out and how the police at the spot reacted was sought.
“Security failure is something that should come with consequences. You present a report on that,” the Court said.
As the hearing drew to a close, the Court said that a constitutional office needs to be protected.
“This is a very important facet of democracy. Irrespective of our ideology, irrespective of our political party… Just like Prime Minister is Prime Minister of country. It is the constitutional office we are concerned with..”
Source: Barandbench
