SC to hear plea alleging attacks on Christian institutions, priests

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned for July 15 the hearing of a plea alleging a rising number of attacks on Christian institutions and priests across the country.
A bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud said it will take up the matter for hearing on Friday.
Earlier, senior advocate Colin Gonsalves, appearing for the petitioner, sought an urgent listing of the plea.
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The petition, filed by the Archbishop Of Bangalore Diocese Dr. Peter Machado, sought directions to stop violence and mob attacks against the members of the Christian community in various states across the country and also sought the implementation of earlier apex court guidelines to curb hate crimes.
The petition has sought the setting up of Special Investigation Teams with officers from outside the States where the incidents set out to register FIRs, conduct criminal investigations and prosecute the criminal offenders in accordance with the law. It further sought direction that the SITs file closure reports in accordance with the law, where false counter FIRs have been filed by the assailants against the victims.