Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing on Police Action Against Student Protesters
The Supreme Court of India recently refused to hear a case quickly that was about the Delhi Police taking action against students who were protesting.
These students were part of a group called the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), and they wanted the Education Minister to resign because of problems with exam leaks.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, said they didn't want to waste time and didn't want to watch videos of the protests.
The Delhi High Court had also said the day before that they didn't want to get involved.
The students were protesting about issues with the NEET exam and the National Testing Agency, and they said the police were being too harsh.
But the courts didn't think it was important enough to deal with right away.
The Supreme Court refused to hear an urgent petition challenging Delhi Police action against student protesters.
The protests were organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks.
Chief Justice Surya Kant dismissed the request for immediate intervention, stating not to waste time.
The petition highlighted concerns about the NEET exam, NTA reforms, and alleged police violence.
The Supreme Court declined to review video footage of alleged police excesses.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, student protesters
- What
- Supreme Court refused to allow an urgent hearing on a petition challenging alleged Delhi Police action against student protesters
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- The court deemed the matter not urgent enough for immediate intervention, and the Delhi High Court had previously rejected a similar plea.
Protesters and Petitioners
Supreme Court and Delhi Police
Urgency of the Matter
Protesters and Petitioners
Protesters and petitioners argue that the matter is urgent due to alleged police violence and the need for immediate judicial intervention.
Supreme Court and Delhi Police
The Supreme Court and Delhi Police believe the matter does not warrant urgent hearing and have dismissed requests for immediate intervention.
Review of Evidence
Protesters and Petitioners
Protesters and petitioners insist that video footage of alleged police excesses should be reviewed by the court.
Supreme Court and Delhi Police
The Supreme Court has expressed disinterest in reviewing video evidence, stating they do not have time to watch such media.
- Date
- Wednesday
- Petitioners
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
- Issue
- Alleged Delhi Police action against student protesters
- Court's Response
- Refused urgent hearing
- Chief Justice of India
- Surya Kant
- Exam Leak Allegations
- National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)
- Previous Court Ruling
- Delhi High Court rejected a similar plea a day earlier
Sources
'Don't Waste Our Time': Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing on Delhi Police Action Against Student Protesters
We Are Not Interested In Videos, We Don't Have Time To Watch, Says SC
Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing on plea against police action during CJP protest in Delhi
'Don't Waste Our Time': SC Refuses Urgent Hearing On Plea Over Police Action Against NEET Protesters
'Don't waste our time': SC refuses urgent hearing on police action at CJI protest
‘Don’t waste our time’: SC refuses to urgently hear plea about police crackdown on protesters
