New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- The Delhi high court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into allegations of targeted violence against young lawyers by an unidentified mob during a protest at the Bar Council of India (BCI) premises on August 21, holding that the plea was not maintainable as the petitioners had an alternative and efficacious remedy.

Justice Girish Kathpalia said the petitioners, including practising advocate Kunal Yadav, had not approached the concerned DCP or the magistrate under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

"No case has been set up by the petitioners to satisfy this court if the SHO concerned is guilty of negligence or inaction. Admittedly, to dat...