New Delhi, April 14 -- A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a court-monitored Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the violence that erupted during a protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in the West Bengal's Murshidabad district.

The petition filed by advocate Shashank Shekhar Jha also urged the apex court to seek an explanation from West Bengal government and Union Home Ministry as to the failure of the law-and-order machinery and direct compensation and rehabilitation for victims.

The petition further sought direction to ensure protection of life and liberty of those currently being affected and prevent further escalation.

The petition stated that large-scale violence broke out in the state of West B...