Gujarat Riots- Zakia Jafri's Plea Against Clean Chit To Narendra Modi And State Functionaries- LIVE UPDATES

Sibal: Please come to pg 236, it is part of the statement of Bajrangi, who is convicted in Naroda Patya. The Magistrate said because he is convicted in Naroda, that is the need of the matter.

Bench: In Naroda, same material was relied on?

Sibal: If there was genuine, fair investigation, SIT would have taken them (Anil and others) into custody.

Sibal: This is not the Anil Patel that SIT was referring to. I never referred to that (one referred to by SIT) Anil Patel.

Sibal: If you read this can you ever say that there is no strong suspicion that an offence had been committed.

Bench: Whose statement is being recorded?

Sibal: Anil Patel. So, Anil Patel not made an accused. No investigation. Strong suspicion. He should have been charged.

Sibal: [Reads from document] 'Bolt them indoors and set them on fire...we will take care of whatever happens after that...All properties in Dhansura were destroyed...’ - this is on record but Mag. does not deal with it.

Sibal: Kindly come to Vol VA. We will apply the test to material, now. Kindly come to page 92-94. Now we apply the test if there is a strong suspension on the basis of the evidence.

Sibal: All this is not Teesta Setalvad, these are official documents. Why is Teesta Setalvad bringing official documents and seeking justice is now a big concern for the State of Gujarat.

Sibal: When officials are asking to prosecute, why did SIT not investigate. At whose behest were they doing all these. This is a complete cover up. I am sorry, but I have to use the expression.

Sibal: Their officer, Ashok Narayan said that he had brought it before the authorities but no action was taken.

Sibal: How is the SIT criticising Shreekumar, when document is there. He is saying procesute them (state officials). SIT said he said this because of supersession. But this was before supersession.