-The Indian Express
The Supreme Court on Friday gave the Army three weeks’ time to detail the extent of immunity enjoyed by Army personnel under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.
A bench of Justices was hearing a CBI plea to vacate a SC stay on the trial in a J&K court on the killing of seven youths allegedly by the Army. The incident is said to be a retaliation for the killing of 36 civilians by militants at Chattisingpora in 2004.
Additional Solicitor General Parag Tripathi, appearing for the Army, sought more time as the issue was being “discussed at highest level”.
In response, the bench told Tripathi, “We appreciate your concern but we need to hear the matter. If you don’t take a decision, we will proceed with the matter.” The case has been scheduled for hearing on December 16.