In compliance with the Court's earlier directives, a report on the status of the probe so far was also submitted today.
SIT just found that there is a cognizable offence," replied Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Uttar Pradesh government.
The Court went on to adjourn the case, after seeking the State's response on whether an SIT could be tasked with conducting the investigation as well.
Please have instructions if a SIT can be formed for investigation," said CJI Kant.
We will form and place it on record," replied SG Mehta.
In compliance with the Court's earlier directives, a report on the status of the probe so far was also submitted today.
"Who is investigating now?" asked CJI Kant.
"Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted to find out the truthfulness. Now it is being probed by the police. SIT just found that there is a cognizable offence," replied Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Uttar Pradesh government.
The Court went on to adjourn the case, after seeking the State's response on whether an SIT could be tasked with conducting the investigation as well.
"We will take up the matter after 3- 4 days and we will look at the aspect of investigation. The SIT had senior members. Please have instructions if a SIT can be formed for investigation," said CJI Kant.
"Yes. We will form and place it on record," replied SG Mehta.
