No further action against CJP protesters, Delhi govt says; criminal antecedents excluded
The Delhi government has ordered that no further legal action will be taken against participants of the Cockroach Janta Party-led protests. However, this protection excludes individuals with existing criminal records, as mandated by the Supreme Court.
Why it matters
This decision addresses concerns regarding the treatment of student protesters and marks a de-escalation in the conflict between the government and the activist group.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police will not take any adverse legal action against individuals who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party-led protests in the national capital, though those with criminal antecedents will continue to face action, according to a Delhi government order.As per news agency PTI, the Delhi home department, in its order, said that in cases where arrests or detentions had already been made, the process of reviewing the arrests and releasing those arrested would be undertaken expeditiously."Government of NCT of Delhi does not propose to take any further adverse action against the individuals involved in the protests, and the matter shall be treated as closed without any future proceedings on this account," the home department said in its order.The order further stated that no adverse legal action would be taken by any police authority within the National Capital Territory of Delhi against individuals who participated in the protests.However,…
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