Pellet guns, harassment of women, cop injuries focus of SC panel's probe into CJP protest
The court said the panel must first examine pellet gun use, targeted violence and witness protection before broader constitutional questions.
- On Wednesday, the Supreme Court rejected petitioners' pleas to reconstitute its five-member High-Powered Enquiry Committee , citing "conjecture and preconceived notions" while affirming the committee's probe into July Cockroach Janta Party protests.
- The committee has been asked, "in the first instance," to examine four specific issues: pellet gun use, targeted violence against female protesters, injuries to police personnel, and property destruction "occasioned on either side."
- Justices appointed senior advocate Monika Gusain and advocate-on-record C Solomon as amici curiae to act as an "independent arbiter," while directing the HPEC to create an online portal for confidential witness submissions.
- Addressing intimidation concerns, the court ordered Delhi Police to assess the threat to a 14-year-old protester and her family, mandating immediate security and a status report before the next hearing.
- The Supreme Court clarified that "broader constitutional questions" arising from the protests remain under its jurisdiction, with the next hearing scheduled for October 9 to review the committee's initial findings.
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CJP protest: SC refuses panel reconstitution over 'police excesses'
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has refused to reconstitute a five-member high-powered committee set up to examine alleged police excesses against student protesters in Delhi, underlining that allegations against the panel were conjectures and preconceived notions. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said the … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, …
CJP Protests: Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Reconstitute Panel Probing Jantar Mantar Violence
The petitioners had questioned the impartiality of some committee members, with advocate Prashant Bhushan raising concerns over a former DGP’s alleged links to a senior functionary who could come under scrutiny.
CJP protest: SC refuses reconstitution of panel to probe 'police excesses', says allegations mere conjecture
New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) The Supreme Court has refused to reconstitute a five-member high-powered committee set up to examine alleged police excesses against student protesters in Delhi, underlining that allegations against the panel were conjectures and preconceived notions. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V […]
Supreme Court refuses to reconstitute panel probing police excesses against student protesters
The Supreme Court declined to alter the high-powered committee examining police actions. Objections against committee members were deemed based on conjecture and preconceived notions. The court directed the committee to proceed with its examination of allegations. Vulnerable witnesses will receive due protection and their identities kept confidential. Senior Advocate Monika Gusain will represent the committee as an independent arbiter.
SC directs high-powered committee to probe pellet gun use, violence against women in Jantar Mantar case
The Supreme Court has issued key directions to the High-Powered Enquiry Committee in the Jantar Mantar case, asking it to probe pellet gun use, alleged mistreatment of women protesters, violence and property damage while protecting vulnerable witnesses.
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