Story in numbers: Will a new law against lynching solve the problem?

The apex court had reminded the Centre and states that they cannot remain silent while vigilantes take the law into their hands

The Supreme Court recently ordered that Parliament create a special law against lynching, asserting that “fear of law and veneration for the command of law constitute the foundation of a civilised society.” 

The court said: "We think it appropriate to recommend to the legislature, that is, Parliament, to create a separate offence for lynching and provide adequate punishment for the same.We have said so as a special law in this field  would instil a sense of fear for law amongst the people who involve themselves in such kinds of activities.”

Last year, the apex court had reminded the Centre and states that