New Delhi, Sep 7: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind has expressed strong support for the recent observations made by the Supreme Court regarding “Bulldozer Justice” and called for the establishment of robust guidelines on demolition practices. JIH also emphasized the urgent need for strict implementation of the Supreme Court’s directives on hate speech.
During a press briefing held at Jamaat’s headquarters here Saturday, Professor Salim Engineer, JIH Vice President, highlighted the concerning rise in hate crimes across the country. He pointed out that the Muslim community has been increasingly targeted, leading to a climate of fear.
“Hate crimes, including lynchings, are on the rise, with perpetrators seemingly enjoying extrajudicial powers, often with the backing of police and political leaders,” he stated.
Professor Salim called for immediate and decisive action from the government and law enforcement agencies to curb these incidents, urging the judiciary to take timely action against those involved in hate crimes and violence.
Regarding the SC stance on “Bulldozer Justice,” Professor Salim expressed hope that the Court would establish clear guidelines to be implemented by all authorities. He also called for adequate compensation for the victims of such demolitions and for holding accountable the officials responsible therefor.
When questioned about Jamaat’s recent interaction with the JPC Chief Jagdambika Pal, Professor Salim revealed that Jamaat has requested an opportunity to present its perspective on the bill before the entire JPC panel. He expressed hope that they would be granted time to address the panel within the next couple of days.
JIH Vice President also condemned recent derogatory remarks made by a religious leader in Maharashtra against Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Islam. He demanded immediate legal action and the arrest of the individual responsible. He noted that such hate speeches are often intended to provoke communal sentiments, particularly in the lead-up to state assembly elections. He stressed that the Supreme Court’s directive for suo motu action against hate speeches must be strictly enforced and that any failure by the police to comply should be treated as contempt of court.
JIH’s National Secretary, Mohammad Shafi Madni, also addressed the press, strongly condemning the detention of 28 Bengali Muslims from Assam’s Barpeta district who were declared foreigners by a Foreigner Tribunal and subsequently sent to transit camps. He described the branding of these individuals as illegal and doubtful voters as discriminatory and dehumanizing, asserting that due legal processes were not followed. Madni accused the Foreigners Tribunal of acting in a partisan manner with politically motivated judgments, and assured the affected individuals of full legal and moral support from Jamaat.
