SRINAGAR, Aug 28 : While chief minister today announced general amnesty for the stone-pelters, except those involved in arson, legal experts here argue that until and unless a formal order in this regard is issued, cases against the youth cannot be withdrawn. “There are more than 20 percent youth who have been charged with attempt to murder after being arrested for stone pelting. Many cases are under trial and many are still under investigation. So a formal order mentioning the guidelines to be applied to different kinds of cases registered against youth should come from the government. Mere announcement will not do,” said a prosecuting officer wishing anonymity.
He said that the chief minister seems to be unaware of the fact that at least 20 percent youth arrested for stone pelting are also facing trial under the offences like attempt to murder. “CM has only mentioned about one offence but the attempt to murder a soldier is more serious offence legally than the former, about which there is no mention in CM’s announcennment,” said another legal expert, not wishing to be named. He said that the withdrawal of cases against the youth will involve a legal process for which a formal order with the proper guidelines applicable on different kinds of offences needs to be issued.
(www.kashmirtimes.com/ 29/08/2011)
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