New Delhi, Feb 27: Supreme Court today sought response by March 15 of the Union government on the demand of witnesses in the Gujarat riot cases for protection by central forces like CRPF. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice V N Khare observed that in federal offences and those relating to violation of fundamental rights, the Union Government should come forward to give protection to the witnesses.
The bench asked Gujarat Government to inform it as to in which cases the state was filing appeal in the High Court challenging the grant of bail to the accused in eight riot cases, trial in which has been stayed by the apex court.
The case will come up for hearing on March 15.
Bureau Report