The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Tuesday. It demands President’s Rule in West Bengal. The plea follows recent communal violence in Murshidabad. Meanwhile, the court noted that people are criticizing it for entering lawmaking territory through its judgments.

Protest Against Waqf Law Sparked the Petition

Devdutta Maji and Mani Munjal filed the plea. They live in West Bengal. According to them, mobs attacked Hindus after protests against a new Waqf law. This law regulates Islamic charitable properties.

Lawyer Links New Plea to Earlier Case

Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain mentioned the petition in court. He asked judges to hear it along with pending cases related to the 2021 post-election violence.

In response, Justices Bhushan R Gavai and AG Masih raised a concern. They said, “You want us to issue a writ of mandamus to impose President’s Rule. As it is, we are being blamed for encroaching upon the legislative and executive functions.”

Court Reacts Amid Ongoing Criticism

Earlier this month, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar criticized the Supreme Court. He referred to its April 8 decision, which gave the President three months to approve state bills. He called the court a “super Parliament” and described Article 142 as a “nuclear missile” against democracy.

BJP Leader Blames Court, Party Clarifies

Meanwhile, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey also criticized the court. He claimed the Supreme Court’s stand on the Waqf law was “responsible for inciting religious wars.” However, BJP president JP Nadda quickly distanced the party from this comment. He said the BJP always respects the judiciary and has “gladly accepted its orders and suggestions.”

Petition Requests Central Report and Forces

Later, the court agreed to list Maji and Munjal’s plea. Jain referred to the earlier 2021 matter and said, “All we seek is a report under Article 355 of the Constitution from the state.”

According to Article 355, the central government must protect states from internal unrest and external threats. It also ensures that states follow the Constitution. This can be a legal basis for President’s Rule.

Petition Alleges Violence Against Hindus

The petitioners claimed Hindus have faced violence from 2022 to April 2025. Therefore, they requested a three-member committee to investigate the events. They asked for a retired Supreme Court judge to lead the panel.

Additionally, they urged the court to send central forces to maintain peace. They also asked the state government to protect citizens’ life, liberty, and dignity.

Plea Lists Specific Incidents and Names TMC Leader

Moreover, the petition listed violent events during religious festivals. It highlighted attacks on Ram Navami processions in Kolkata on April 6. It also mentioned stone-pelting during Holi celebrations in Birbhum.

Furthermore, the plea cited violence in Sandeshkhali. It accused local Trinamool Congress leader Shahjahan Sheikh of land grabbing and sexual assault.