Does not support any kind of vigilantism: Centre to SC

The Centre today told the Supreme Court that it "condemns" any kind of vigilantism in the country and it has no role to play in it as law and order is a state subject.

A bench comprising Justices Dipak Misra, A M Khanwilkar and M M Shantanagouder was apprised by Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar that parliament was also informed yesterday by the Centre that it did not support any kind of vigilantism.

"Law and order is a state subject and Central government does not have any role to play in it. However, Union of India is of the view that no vigilante group has any space in the country as per procedures of law. It does not support any kind of vigilantism by private persons," the Solicitor General said.

The bench, however, asked Centre and some states who have not filed their counter-affidavit to file their reply, and posted the matter for further hearing till September 6.

The apex court also sought the assistance of the Centre and states for removing violent content related to cow vigilantism uploaded on social media.

The Centre's submissions were made after the apex court had on April 7 sought the response of it and six states on the plea, seeking action against cow vigilantes who were allegedly indulging in violence and committing atrocities against Dalits and minorities.

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