Kunan-Poshpora mass rape: HC refuses to take up petition

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
Last Updated : May 14 2013 | 8:30 PM IST
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court today refused to take up a petition on the Kunan-Poshpora mass rape case, holding that it would be premature for it to intervene as the case is pending before a Sessions court.
A division bench comprising Chief Justice M M Kumar and Justice Ali Mohammad Magray refused to entertain the petition filed by human rights activist Parvaiz Imroz on behalf of 50 alleged victims of the mass rape that took place in 1990.
The petitioner has appealed for re-investigation into the case and compensation for the victims.
The bench observed that it would be premature for it to intervene in the case as the same was pending disposal before the Sessions Court in Kupwara.
The court, however, asked the Sessions Court to expedite the proceedings.
The State Human Rights Commission had in 2011 directed the state government to pay compensation of Rs two lakh each to the victims. However, so far, no compensation has been paid.
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First Published: May 14 2013 | 8:30 PM IST

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