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The Delhi High Court questioned petitioners, including CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat, about why they haven’t approached the Supreme Court regarding their demand for FIRs against politicians for alleged hate speeches and an SIT probe into the 2020 Delhi communal riots. The court suggested that since the Supreme Court is already hearing a similar case based on the same material, having two separate hearings would be redundant. The Delhi police pointed out that Karat’s similar petition had been rejected previously and is currently pending before the Supreme Court. The High Court has scheduled the next hearing for December 11th.

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Delhi High Court Urges Petitioners in 2020 Riots Case to Approach Supreme Court

New Delhi, November 22, 2025 (IST) – The Delhi High Court on Friday questioned petitioners, including CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat, about their decision to pursue the case in the High Court instead of the Supreme Court. The case involves the petitioners’ demand for FIRs against certain politicians accused of delivering hate speeches and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the 2020 Delhi communal riots.

The court raised concerns about the redundancy of having parallel hearings in both the High Court and the Supreme Court, especially as the Supreme Court is already reviewing a related case based on similar evidence. “As of date, we are asking, would it not be advisable that you people also go to the Supreme Court and make your submissions there. Because you all are seeking the same relief on the basis of the same material. Why should there be two hearings in the same matter,” the court stated.

During the hearing, prosecutor Rajat Nair, representing the Delhi police, highlighted that Ms. Karat’s petition, which seeks similar relief, was previously rejected by both a Magistrate and a single-judge Bench of the High Court. Nair added that the single-judge Bench order has been appealed and is currently awaiting a hearing in the Supreme Court.

The communal clashes in north-east Delhi in February 2020 resulted in at least 53 fatalities and approximately 700 injuries.

The High Court has scheduled the next hearing for this matter on December 11th, and several related petitions remain pending before the court.

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