"Only 23 Eyewitnesses?" On Farmers' Killing, Supreme Court Questions UP
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Lakhimpur Kheri Killing: Questioning why there were "only 23 eyewitnesses", the Supreme Court ordered the state to gather more witnesses and give them protection.
The Uttar Pradesh government once again had a tough day in court in the case involving farmers run over in Lakhimpur Kheri, allegedly by Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra. Questioning why there were "only 23 eyewitnesses", the Supreme Court ordered the state to gather more witnesses and give them protection.
The Supreme Court, in its order, asked the state "to provide protection of witnesses" and directed it to record statements of more witnesses.
"If there is any difficulty in recording statements and unavailability of judicial officers, then nearest district judge has to ensure the availability of substitute," the court said.
In the previous hearing last week, the UP government was told sternly to "dispel the feeling that you are dragging your feet" on the case.
