The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that even if a few individuals resorted to stone-pelting, the State should respond with restraint rather than aggression.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant made these remarks while hearing a plea seeking accountability from the organisers of the CJP protest in the wake of the July 20 violence. "Just because some misguided elements indulged in stone pelting, maybe they required some counselling. The mighty state have to deal with it carefully; they are well conversant with the situation," the CJI remarked. "If some misguided elements indulge in stone-pelting, even then the youngsters are required to be pacified and consulted. They need advice and counselling. Any aggressive approach from the side of the mighty state may socially aggravate the situation and precipitate further violence. That needs to be avoided," he added.
