We do not support killing in the name of cow vigilantism, action is to be taken by states : Centre to SC
“No vigilante group has any place in the country as per the procedure of law,” Solicitor general Ranjit Kumar, appearing for the Centre, told the top court.
"Law and order is a state subject and Central Government does not have any role in it. However, the Government is of the view that no vigilante group has any space in the country as per procedures of law. It does not support any kind of vigilantism by private persons," he said.
The top court then asked the Centre and states to file their response on how they will prevent cow vigilantism.
The court's comments come amid a spate of incidents around the country involving cow-vigilantism.
BJP-ruled states like Gujarat and Jharkhand informed the SC that action has been taken against those involved in violence related to cow vigilantism.
A bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra said : “You say that law and order is a state subject and states are taking actions as per law. You don’t protect any kind of vigilantism.
The bench also comprises Justice g A M Khanwilkar and Justice M M Shantanagoudar.
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