On Monday, November 3, 2025, the Supreme Court of India rejected a significant petition from Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind. The plea aimed to compel the Uttar Pradesh government to provide compensation to individuals who have fallen victim to mob lynching incidents.
Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi, comprising the bench, decided against intervening in an earlier order issued by the Allahabad High Court. This High Court ruling had directed the petitioner to first engage with the state government for a resolution.
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and other petitioners had sought comprehensive directives to ensure the proper implementation of the Supreme Court’s own guidelines established in the landmark Tehseen Poonawalla case. These guidelines specifically address measures against mob violence.
The petition underscored serious concerns regarding the alleged shortcomings of the State government in effectively implementing the preventive, remedial, and punitive actions outlined in the aforementioned Supreme Court judgment.
In its original disposal of the Public Interest Litigation (PIL), which sought adherence to the apex court’s anti-mob lynching guidelines, the Allahabad High Court on July 15 had clarified its stance. The High Court reasoned that each instance of mob lynching or violence constitutes a distinct incident, thereby making it unsuitable for blanket oversight through a single PIL.
However, the High Court did affirm that individuals or groups affected by such incidents retain the right to first approach the relevant government authorities. This step is crucial for seeking the enforcement of the Supreme Court’s established directives on the matter.