Supreme Court Criticizes Delhi Police on 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Appeals, Calls National Directives on Mob Lynching 'Unfeasible' and Rejects Cow Vigilante Cases

The Supreme Court of India has addressed concerns regarding mob lynching prosecutions, emphasizing that it cannot micro-manage these cases from Delhi. The court criticized the Delhi Police for filing 'half-hearted appeals' against acquittals in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases. Additionally, the Supreme Court deemed national directives on mob lynching as 'unfeasible' and has rejected requests to hear cases involving cow vigilantes. The court's stance highlights ongoing challenges in effectively addressing mob lynching incidents across the country.