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Delhi High Court Rejects Petitions for 2020 Riots Probe

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 10:37 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking an investigation team for the 2020 riots and 2019 Jamia protests.
Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Manoj Jain rejected all petitions, citing reasons in the judgment.
Petitioners requested a SIT, inquiry commission, compensation, medical aid, and FIRs against police and leaders.
The February 24, 2020 riots killed 53 people and injured about 700.
The Supreme Court urged a speedy hearing on the petitions.

History

Historical Context

India’s courts have long used Special Investigation Teams when ordinary probes fall short. In a 2010 per curiam ruling, the Supreme Court authorized a SIT to examine a major communal disturbance, establishing a benchmark for judicial oversight. The Delhi High Court’s recent refusal to order a SIT therefore follows a pattern of limited court-mandated inquiries.

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Story summary

Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking an investigation team for the 2020 riots and 2019 Jamia protests.
Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Manoj Jain rejected all petitions, citing reasons in the judgment.
Petitioners requested a SIT, inquiry commission, compensation, medical aid, and FIRs against police and leaders.
The February 24, 2020 riots killed 53 people and injured about 700.
The Supreme Court urged a speedy hearing on the petitions.

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