Supreme Court of India Seeks Policy for Fast-Tracking Cases of Racial Discrimination Against Northeast Citizens

The lawyer argued that even in cases where investigations have been completed and charge sheets have been filed, trials are taking too long to complete. Expressing concern over this situation, the Supreme Court urged the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court to address the issue at the administrative level.

The court stated that a "comprehensive policy" should be formulated to ensure that sensitive cases are resolved within a stipulated timeframe. The Angel Chakma Murder Case and a Stand Against Discrimination This petition was filed in the wake of the brutal murder of Angel Chakma, a 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura.

Chakma was killed in an alleged racial attack in the Selaqui area of ​​Dehradun on December 26, 2025. He was stabbed in front of his younger brother. However, the court refused to entertain another public interest litigation seeking protection specifically for citizens from the Northeast.

The court believed that distinguishing citizens based on race, region, gender, or caste would be a "retrograde path." Instead, the bench directed Attorney General R. Venkataramani to refer the matter to the appropriate authority. The court clarified that expediting justice is the only effective way to prevent such crimes.