The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi Police to take action against the culprits behind the February violence at Ramjas College.
Justice Ashutosh Kumar issued notices to the Delhi government and the police seeking a status report regarding the investigation carried out so far in the matter. “You (police) must do something. If you know the culprits, you must take action. Law has to take its own course,” the court said while listing the matter for further hearing on September 11.
The order came on a plea by three Ramjas College students seeking setting up of a special investigation team (SIT) of independent officers to probe the incident of violence, which took place on February 21 this year.
Independent SIT
The petition has demanded constitution of an independent SIT claiming that the police have not taken any action against the culprits behind the incident despite availability of photographs and video clippings identifying them.
Senior advocate Colin Gonsalves, appearing for the petitioners, argued that only an FIR with regard to a scuffle has been lodged and that there has been no progress with regard to the investigation.
The petition has also sought a direction to the colleges where the “culprit” students are enrolled to suspend or rusticate them.
It has also sought action against the police personnel on duty at the time of the incident for allegedly not taking any preventive action.
The plea also asked for a direction to the Delhi government to pay ₹5 lakh to each of the assault victims.
