SC transfers Mirchpur case to Delhi

The Supreme Court has transferred a trial relating to mayhem of Dalits allegedly by upper caste Hindus in Haryana’s Hisar district to a special court in Rohini in Delhi.

• Written by Press Trust Of India
• December 9, 2010 12:42 AM IST
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To ensure a free and fair trial,the Supreme Court has transferred a trial relating to mayhem of Dalits allegedly by upper caste Hindus in Haryana’s Hisar district in April to a special court in Rohini in Delhi. A Bench of Justices G S Singhvi and A K Ganguly ordered the transfer on Wednesday “to ensure that the trial is free from any fear or pressure from any quarter”. The court asked the Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ),Hisar — who is currently handling the case — to transfer all relevant records to the Additional Sessions Judge,Rohini,dealing with offences under SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities Act),1989.

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