Delhi Govt Drops Cases Against CJP Protesters, Excludes Those with Criminal Backgrounds
The order closes the case for peaceful participants and says those with criminal backgrounds will still face action, with 13 FIRs already registered.
- The Government issued an order today stating it will not take further adverse action against individuals involved in the recent Cockroach Janta Party protest in New Delhi, treating the matter as closed without future proceedings.
- On July 20, the CJP organized a 'Chalo Sansad' march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament that escalated into violent clashes after several thousand protesters breached barricades and security personnel deployed tear gas and lathicharge.
- Violence during the march resulted in around 200 security personnel and over 65 protesters injured, while over 15 vehicles were damaged and The Delhi Police registered 13 FIRs in connection with the unrest.
- Police authorities will not pursue legal action against most participants, though individuals with criminal antecedents remain subject to prosecution as mandated by a recent Supreme Court order.
- Using FRS high-resolution cameras, Delhi Police identified more than 2,800 people with criminal backgrounds who participated in the protest, while confirming that all detained individuals were subsequently released.
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Delhi govt closes cases against CJP protesters; no relief for criminals
The Delhi police will not take any adverse legal action against individuals who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest in the national capital, but those with criminal background will have to face action, according to a Delhi government order.
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