The Delhi High Court on Wednesday, in the course
of hearing a Public Interest Litigation expressed its concern over hate crimes
against persons from northeastern states, and sought suggestions from the
Centre to put a stop to the menace.
A Division Bench of the Delhi High Court
comprising of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice R S Endlaw expressed its
concerns over the spurt in hate crimes in the capital after senior advocate
Upmanyu Hazarika, appointed by the Court as amicus curiae (friend of the Court)
in the PIL filed seeking a direction to
the Government to ensure safety of northeast citizens living in Delhi, informed
the Court that the attacks on such persons have not stopped and the Government
needs to bring in legal reforms.
The Bench directing the government to give
suggestions on how to deal with the issue of hate crimes, posted the matter for
further hearing on April 8.
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