Gopal Singh Bhati, after waiting 22 years, avenged his father’s death by deliberately mowing down Nakhat Singh Bhati, who, along with his brothers, had been convicted of Gopal’s father’s murder in 2002. Gopal meticulously planned the act, purchasing a pickup truck just a week prior.

The Justice BR Gavai-led bench had decided to postpone the hearing to Friday on a request made by Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, the second-highest law officer of the Centre.

The accused have been booked under murder charges. Shaikh’s lawyer alleged that the accused hurled religious slurs, saying Muslims needed to be taught a lesson before running them over