Despite Centre’s assurance, people still being called to explain their presence at protest site, says member of Congress’ legal aid
Legal advocates report that protesters in Delhi are still being summoned by police despite government assurances that cases would be withdrawn. The situation involves ongoing legal friction between the state and activists following recent demonstrations at Jantar Mantar.
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This highlights concerns regarding the implementation of government promises and the protection of civil liberties during political unrest.
Days after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called off its agitation at Jantar Mantar, protesters continued to be summoned by the Delhi Police until Thursday (July 30, 2026) afternoon to explain their presence at the protest site, according to Rishav Ranjan, a member of the Congress party’s legal cell who has been involved in providing legal aid.
Later in the day, the Delhi government issued an order withdrawing all cases against the protesters, in line with an assurance given by Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh during a meeting with a two-member CJP delegation on July 25.
Mr. Ranjan said that a helpline launched by the party has so far received 300 calls, including 50 calls by young girls and women who were being issued rape and death threats for participating in the protests.
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