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Supreme Court questions states on police protective gear
LiveLaw··27 Jul
The Supreme Court on July 27 heard pleas on alleged police excesses during NEET protests and on attacks on policemen. Justice Joymalya Bagchi said injury to either side, police or protesters, was of equal concern. The bench asked why states do not provide adequate protective gear like helmets to police handling large demonstrations. Hearing continues Tuesday.
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What It Means For You
- Future protests may see clearer national protocols on police gear and force after this hearing concludes.
- Families of injured policemen and protesters both have pending pleas the court is treating with equal weight.
- The case could set pan-India rules on how security forces handle large demonstrations going forward.
What's Happening
- The Supreme Court heard pleas on July 27 on alleged police brutality during NEET paper leak protests.
- Justice Bagchi said the state must explain the lack of protective gear like helmets for police in the field.
- CJI Surya Kant said any use of excessive force needs independent examination of responsibility and safeguards.
Court Weighs Both Sides of Protest Clashes
- The bench also tagged a separate plea by RJD MP Manoj Jha on alleged AK-47 use against Bihar protesters.
- CJI Kant said protesters have a constitutional right to agitate and should not face unnecessary restriction.
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta agreed the government would assist the court without taking an adversarial approach.
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