Delhi High Court quashes FIR against SSC aspirant over protest
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR against an SSC aspirant, ruling that mere presence at a protest does not constitute criminal intent. The court emphasized that the prosecution failed to provide evidence of specific illegal acts by the petitioner.
Why it matters
It reinforces the right to peaceful protest and sets a legal precedent regarding the burden of proof for protesters.
Delhi High Court quashes FIR against SSC aspirant over protest left SSC aspirants held a protest at Ramlila Maidan in August 2025 over alleged irregularities in the conduct of the commission’s examination. PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/4jhnwa/article71613293.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI08_24_2025_000221B.jpg - New Delhi: Aspirants stage a protest demanding reform in the recruitment process of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), at Ramlila Maidan, in New Delhi, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI08_24_2025_000221B) New Delhi The Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR against a Staff Selection Commission (SSC) aspirant booked in connection with a protest at Ramlila Maidan, observing that mere participation in a demonstration does not establish a common intention to disobey police orders or obstruct police personnel. Justice Sanjeev Narula held that the petitioner could not be prosecuted without material showing that he knowingly participated in the alleged disobedience or shared a common intention to commit the offence.
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