Delhi High Court declines to entertain PIL for criminal action against CJP protestors
The Delhi High Court has declined to hear a public interest litigation seeking criminal action against 'Cockroach Janta Party' protestors. The court directed the petitioners to approach the relevant authorities instead of seeking judicial intervention for law enforcement matters.
Why it matters
Reflects ongoing tensions regarding civil unrest and the role of the judiciary in overseeing police responses to public protests.
The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) petition filed by NGO Save India Foundation seeking directions to the Delhi Police to initiate criminal action against Cockroach Janta Party protestors for indulging in arson, physical attack on police staff and damaging public property at Jantar Mantar..A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said that the petitioner is at liberty to approach the authorities who may take appropriate action under law. "Heard the counsel for the petitioners. This PIL has been filed with the following prayers.
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