The Supreme Court on Thursday, May 1, refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking directions for constitution of a judicial commission to probe the Pahalgam Terror Attack, which left 26 people (mostly tourists) dead.
While doing so, the Court berated the petitioners for filing an “irresponsible petition” despite the sensitivity of the situation, and underlined the “demoralizing” impact it could have on the security forces.
“Be responsible before filing such PILs. You have some duty towards country also. Is this the way you want to demoralize forces? Since when have we acquired expertise of investigation? You are asking retired SC judge to investigate. They can only adjudicate. Don’t ask us to pass an order”, commented Justice Surya Kant.
The judge further added, “This is not the time. This is the crucial hour when each citizen has joined hands against terrorism…don’t make any prayer which can demoralize forces…this is not acceptable to us. Look at sensitivity of the issue”.
