Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Delhi Drops FIRs, Passes Vande Mataram Bill, Jersey Change Sparks Debate
The Delhi government said it would not arrest people who joined protests unless they had a criminal record.
The Supreme Court let investigations go on but said no force should be used against kids or students who are clean.
The Parliament passed a law that makes it a crime to insult the national song Vande Mataram, just like the national anthem.
The court also told the police to keep records of the bullets they used during the July 20 protest.
Meanwhile, the Indian hockey team changed its jersey from blue to saffron, which some people liked and others thought hurt the team’s old look.
Delhi government will not prosecute protest participants without criminal antecedents after 13 FIRs were registered.
Supreme Court allowed investigations but barred coercive action against minors and students without criminal records.
Lok Sabha passed a bill criminalising insults to Vande Mataram, giving it the same protection as the national anthem.
Court ordered preservation of Rapid Action Force ammunition logs from Jantar Mantar after pellet gun use in July 20 protest.
Indian hockey federation changed team jersey color to saffron, sparking criticism from former captain Viren Rasquinha.
- Who
- Delhi government, Supreme Court, Lok Sabha, Rapid Action Force, Indian hockey federation
- What
- Decisions on protests, bill, ammunition logs, jersey color
- When
- July 20 protest; Supreme Court decision on Tuesday; bill passed after Rajya Sabha
- Where
- Delhi, Jantar Mantar, Parliament, India
- Why
- To address protests, protect national song, ensure accountability, reflect national colors
- Protests
- Youth-led protests demanding Dharmendra Pradhan resignation
- FIRs
- 13
- Supreme Court Decision
- Allowed investigations, barred coercive action against minors
- Bill
- Criminalising insults to Vande Mataram
- Hockey Jersey
- Saffron color change