Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Awaits Government Order on Protest Cases
The Delhi Police are waiting for the government to give them an order to withdraw the cases that were filed during a big protest.
The protest was about a paper leak and happened at Jantar Mantar.
The police said that they will follow the legal steps once they get the order.
However, they also said that the cases filed by journalists who were assaulted will not be withdrawn.
The government had promised the protesters and an activist named Sonam Wangchuk that no legal action would be taken against them.
There were 20 cases in total, 14 of which were about violence, and one was about flying a drone without permission.
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has warned of fresh protests if the cases are not withdrawn, and security remains tight in Delhi.
Delhi Police are awaiting a government order to withdraw cases related to the paper leak protest.
Assault cases filed by journalists will not be withdrawn.
The government had assured protesters and activist Sonam Wangchuk that no legal action would be taken against them.
20 cases were registered, with 14 linked to violence and one involving unauthorized drone flying.
The CJP has threatened fresh protests if the cases are not withdrawn immediately.
- Who
- Delhi Police, Protesters, Activist Sonam Wangchuk, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
- What
- Withdrawal of cases related to the paper leak protest
- When
- After the protest on July 20
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To address the legal status of cases filed during the protest
Protesters and Activists
Government and Police
Withdrawal of Cases
Protesters and Activists
Protesters and activists expect the government to withdraw cases against them as assured.
Government and Police
The government and police are following legal procedures and awaiting formal orders for withdrawal.
- Date of Protest
- July 20
- Number of Cases
- 20
- Cases Linked to Violence
- 14
- Cases Involving Journalists
- Assault cases filed by journalists will not be withdrawn
- Activist Involved
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Government Assurance
- No legal action against protesters
Sources
Security to remain tight in central Delhi as CJP warns of fresh protests over withdrawal of FIRs
Delhi Security To Stay Tight As CJP Threatens Fresh Protest Over FIR Withdrawal
CJP threatens fresh protests as Delhi Police await nod to withdraw July 20 protest cases
