
Can persons holding public office make comments on heinous crimes? Supreme Court to consider
August 29 2016The Supreme Court of India today appointed Senior Advocate and eminent jurist Fali S Nariman as Amicus Curiae in a petition filed by the relative of the Bulandshahr rape accused. The petitioner has sought action against Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan for his remarks on the incident.
A Bench comprising Justices Dipak Misra and C Nagappan issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government, and Azam Khan.
On July 29, a family . . .
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