Panchnama (16.07.2018): SC says 'mobocracy' cannot be allowed, consider making law against mob-lynching

Panchnama (16.07.2018): SC says 'mobocracy' cannot be allowed, consider making law against mob-lynching 

The Supreme Court today gave its verdict on pleas seeking directions to formulate guidelines to curb vigilantism and said no citizen can take law into their own hands. In case of fear and anarchy, the state has to act positively.

A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, previously while reserving their order, had reminded the Central and state governments of their responsibility to curb violence by vigilante groups.