SC declines court-monitored probe into Holi killing in Delhi's Uttam Nagar

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a plea seeking directions for a court-monitored probe into the killing of a youth during Holi celebrations in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar.

While granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the Delhi Commissioner of Police with a detailed representation, a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant observed that the reliefs sought, including protection for the victim’s family, should first be taken up with the police authorities.

“Delhi Police is a professional force, why demoralise them?” remarked the Bench, also comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi.

In its order, the apex court not only granted liberty to the petitioner to submit a comprehensive representation before the Delhi Police Commissioner, who would assess any threat perception and take appropriate remedial measures, but also stated that if the grievances remain unaddressed, the petitioner would be at liberty to move the Delhi High Court.