Delhi HC seeks Centre, police response on pleas alleging ‘excessive’ force during July 20 CJP protest march
The Delhi High Court has ordered authorities to preserve CCTV footage and records related to allegations of excessive police force during a July 20 protest march. The court issued notices to the Centre and Delhi Police following petitions regarding the treatment of protesters.
Why it matters
The case addresses the balance between the fundamental right to protest and police conduct during civil unrest.
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) sought responses from the Centre and the Delhi Police on pleas alleging “excessive” use of force against protesters during the Cockroach Janta Party-led march to Parliament on July 20.
A Bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed the authorities to preserve all relevant records in relation to the police action, including CCTV camera footage and any videography.
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The Bench issued a notice on the two PILs and gave four weeks to the authorities to file their counter affidavits.
"Let a counter affidavit be filed on behalf of the respondents within four weeks," the court ordered.
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