The Supreme Court was hearing a plea that sought the court to oversee the alleged incidents of mob violence and lynching that are particularly incited by Cow vigilante groups.
Delhi LG V K Saxena has approved the amendment in the Delhi Victims Compensation Scheme 2018 which will enable the provision of compensation to the victims of mob violence and lynching. The proposal was submitted by the Delhi Government after a delay of five years as the Supreme Court in 201
The central government has informed the Supreme Court that 28 States and Union Territories have appointed nodal officers in compliance with its guidelines to prevent mob violence and lynching following hate speech incidents.