Petitions in Supreme Court allege police excesses during Delhi CEC protests
Petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court alleging police brutality and misconduct during protests against electoral roll revisions in Delhi. The petitioners claim that detainees were subjected to physical assault, illegal detention, and denial of legal counsel.
Why it matters
Allegations of police excess against protesters raise critical questions regarding civil liberties and the rule of law.
Those detained during Delhi protests on October 10, 11 and 12 have filed petitions in the Supreme Court alleging police excesses and appealing for an independent inquiry into the police action, preservation of CCTV footage and bodycams and return of their phones and other belongings. The detainees alleged they were dragged, slapped and assaulted by Delhi Police personnel.
The Lawyers Association for Constitution (LAFC) filed a petition in the Supreme Court raising concerns over “serious and widespread police excesses” against persons protesting against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner in Delhi on October 10 and 11.
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