'Will form high-powered panel': SC on Delhi Police 'excesses' against student protesters
The Supreme Court of India is forming a high-powered committee to investigate allegations of police misconduct during student protests in Delhi. The court is also reviewing the potential quashing of FIRs against students involved in recent demonstrations.
Why it matters
This case highlights the tension between state authority and the constitutional right to protest in India.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would constitute a high-powered committee to examine allegations of police excesses during recent student protests in Delhi.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana will pass the order on Wednesday after receiving suggestions from the parties on other members to be included in the panel.The bench further stated it will direct the authorities to hand over video footage and CCTV recordings of the violence during the July 20 Parliament march in Delhi to the committee for examination.The panel will also examine complaints and allegations made by female protesters who were reportedly targeted during the march and in other areas.During the hearing, the bench asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, to provide details of FIRs registered against student protesters that could be quashed, indicating that the court may exercise its plenary…
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