Delhi HC refuses to hear plea seeking NIA, CBI probe into July 20 protest march
The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest litigation requesting an NIA or CBI investigation into a protest march led by the Cockroach Janta Party. The court stated that local authorities are already aware of the situation and capable of handling it, allowing the petitioner to withdraw the plea.
Why it matters
It reflects the judicial stance on the limits of central agency intervention in local law and order issues.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Friday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking an NIA or CBI probe into the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led 'Chalo Sansad' march held on July 20 over the NEET paper leak, observing that the incident was already within the knowledge of the authorities.The court said the authorities were competent to take action, if required, in accordance with the law. It then permitted the petitioner to withdraw the plea, as per news agency PTI.A bench of the Delhi high court observed that the July 20 incident was already known to the concerned authorities and they would act if necessary.Following the observation, the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the PIL, which the court allowed.PIL sought NIA or CBI investigationThe petition had sought registration of an FIR and an investigation by a specialised agency such as the National Investigation Agency (NIA) or the Central…
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