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Delhi HC seeks reply on CJP force
The Hindu··22 Jul
Delhi High Court on July 22 sought responses from the Centre and Delhi Police on pleas alleging excessive force during the Cockroach Janta Party march to Parliament on July 20. A bench headed by Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya issued notice on two PILs and gave authorities four weeks to file counter affidavits. The matter was posted to September 11.
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What It Means For You
- If you joined the July 20 march, this case could shape how future protests are policed.
- Delhi commuters may see continued security measures while the court review proceeds.
- Students tracking NEET protests should watch whether footage leads to an official inquiry.
What's Happening
- Delhi High Court sought Centre and police replies on pleas alleging excessive force on July 20.
- The bench ordered preservation of CCTV footage and videography from the CJP march.
- Authorities have four weeks to file counter affidavits; the next hearing is September 11.
Court Orders Evidence Preservation
- Petitioners say police used force against protesters including women and children.
- Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju argued the pleas rely on social media and are not maintainable.
- The march was part of wider protests over NEET irregularities and calls for ministerial accountability.
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