Rs 1cr in aid, legal website: How CJP plans to fight cases for protesters across India
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is launching a legal aid fund and website to support protesters involved in the NEET agitation. Kapil Sibal has pledged 1 crore rupees to assist those facing potential legal repercussions.
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This highlights the intersection of political activism, legal defense, and the financial challenges faced by protesters in India.
NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday announced plans to launch a website to raise public donations for a legal aid fund and connect lawyers with protesters facing legal action after the 37-day NEET agitation. The announcement came amid the party's allegations that protesters were being detained and cases were being filed despite assurances from the Centre that no action would be taken after the agitation ended on July 25. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said the organisation had sought legal advice from senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal before and after calling off the protests. Das said the party feared that participants could face legal action once the movement ended. "We were in constant touch with Kapil ji and had sought legal guidance.
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