Modi off the hook in Guj riots case, for now
September 12, 2011 10:46
The much awaited verdict on Chief Minister Narendra Modi's alleged involvement in the 2002 Gujarat riots has been deferred.The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Special Investigation Team probing Modi's role in the riots to submit its final report before a trial court.
The apex court was acting on the plea of petitioner Zakia Jafri, whose husband and former member of Parliament Ehsan Jafri was brutally killed during the riots in Gulburg society, Ahmedabad.
The court had appointed a Special Investigation Team to probe Modi's role in the riots. The SC was expected to decide on Monday if any further probe against Modi is required.
The trial court will now decide on Jafri's plea in accordance with the law.
The apex court was acting on the plea of petitioner Zakia Jafri, whose husband and former member of Parliament Ehsan Jafri was brutally killed during the riots in Gulburg society, Ahmedabad.
The court had appointed a Special Investigation Team to probe Modi's role in the riots. The SC was expected to decide on Monday if any further probe against Modi is required.
The trial court will now decide on Jafri's plea in accordance with the law.
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