The Delhi High Court has taken a significant step in the ongoing legal proceedings concerning the 2020 Delhi riots. The court has formally directed the Delhi Police to provide a comprehensive update on the status of their investigations.
Court's Directives on Investigation Status
During a recent hearing, the bench specifically instructed the counsel representing the Delhi Police to present detailed information. The court has asked for the current status of the investigation and the total number of First Information Reports (FIRs) that have been officially filed in connection with the widespread communal violence that shook the national capital in 2020.
Next Hearing Scheduled
While issuing these directives, the court has listed the matter for further proceedings on November 21. This date marks the next crucial point where the Delhi Police is expected to furnish the required details to the judiciary, bringing more clarity to the progress made in these long-pending cases.
The court's intervention highlights the ongoing judicial scrutiny over the investigations into the riots, which resulted in significant loss of life and property. The demand for a clear status report underscores the importance of accountability and procedural follow-through in one of the city's most tragic episodes of civil unrest.
