Delhi High Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking NIA probe into CJP’s ‘Chalo Sansad’ march
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL that requested an NIA investigation into the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Chalo Sansad' protest march. The court stated that the decision to involve the NIA rests with the central government, not the judiciary.
Why it matters
It highlights the legal boundaries regarding judicial intervention in law enforcement and the political tensions surrounding student-led protests against examination irregularities.
The Delhi High Court on Friday (July 24, 2026), refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) or any ‘specialised agency’ into the Cockroach Janta Party -led march to Parliament on July 20 to protest against the NEET-UG paper leak and other related issues.
A Bench of Chief Justice D. K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said the alleged incidents of vandalism were given the knowledge and notice of the authorities, who would take action according to the law.
The Bench also said it was for the Centre to refer any case to the NIA for investigation, and not the Court.
In view of the Court's observations, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta asked the petitioner's counsel to consider withdrawing the PIL, following which the petitioner requested the Bench to withdraw the same.
“The PIL is dismissed as withdrawn,” the Court ordered.
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