HC orders CB-CID probe into attack on activists at Arappor Iyakkam’s public hearing in Tirunelveli
The Madras High Court has ordered a CB-CID investigation into an attack on activists during a public hearing regarding illegal quarrying in Tirunelveli. The court criticized local police for their biased handling of the initial complaint.
Why it matters
The ruling underscores judicial intervention in cases of alleged police bias and protects the fundamental rights of activists to conduct public hearings.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday ordered CB-CID probe into the incident pertaining to the attack on activists at Arappor Iyakkam’s public hearing on the impact of indiscriminate quarrying in Tirunelveli in 2025.
The article reports on a court order and legal proceedings, maintaining a neutral tone while summarizing the petitioners' claims.
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