SC refuses to allow Delhi violence victim intervene in hate speech case of activist Harsh Mander

Supreme Court on Thursday refused to allow a victim of recent Delhi violence intervene in a matter in which Centre has raised issue of alleged hate speech by activist Harsh Mander during anti-CAA protests.

Senior vocate Colin Gonsalves mentioned matter before a bench heed by Chief Justice S A Bobde and said riot victim wanted to intervene in Harsh Mander case, which is scheduled to be heard on Friday.

"We will t allow you to intervene," CJI told Gonsalves.

Gonsalves said he h seen video of alleged speech by Mander and wanted to place it on record.

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"We h asked solicitor general to put it (video of alleged hate speech by Mander) on record. We don't need you in that proceeding," CJI said.

When Gonsalves said he h appeared for Mander before high court in Delhi violence matter, bench said, "You can appear for him here also."

Delhi Police h Wednesday filed an affidavit in Supreme Court against Mander and sought initiation of contempt proceedings against him for alleged "derogatory remarks" making insinuations against apex court and its judges. 

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