Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Lawyers Seek CJI Action on Rahul Gandhi's Protest
A group of lawyers has asked the Chief Justice of India to take action on a protest led by Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders outside the Prime Minister's house.
The protest was about a paper leak in a big exam called NEET-UG.
The lawyers say the protest was not allowed and blocked a secure area, which could be dangerous.
They want the Supreme Court to make rules for protests near important government places.
The protesters say they have the right to protest peacefully and want the government to talk about the exam leak.
The protest went on for about three hours before the police removed the protesters.
Lawyers submitted a representation to the CJI seeking action on Rahul Gandhi's protest outside the PM's residence.
The protest was over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and involved several Opposition leaders.
Lawyers argue that protests in high-security zones should be regulated to ensure public order and security.
Protesters claim their demonstration was peaceful and necessary to highlight the exam leak issue.
The lawyers have requested the Supreme Court to order an inquiry and frame guidelines for protests near high-security installations.
- Who
- Lawyers led by Advocate Sanket Gupta, Rahul Gandhi, and other Opposition leaders
- What
- Protest outside Prime Minister's residence and subsequent legal representation to the CJI
- When
- July 21
- Where
- New Delhi, outside Prime Minister's residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg
- Why
- To seek action on the protest and frame guidelines for protests in high-security zones
Lawyers' Perspective
Protesters' Perspective
Right to Protest
Lawyers' Perspective
Lawyers argue that protests in high-security zones should be regulated to ensure public order and security.
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters assert their constitutional right to peaceful protest and demand accountability on the NEET-UG paper leak issue.
Security Concerns
Lawyers' Perspective
Lawyers claim the protest posed security risks and violated protocols, potentially encouraging similar protests.
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters maintain that their demonstration was peaceful and necessary to highlight a critical issue.
- Date of Protest
- July 21
- Location of Protest
- Outside Prime Minister's residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg
- Key Protesters
- Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav, Chief Ministers of Kerala and Karnataka
- Issue of Protest
- Alleged NEET-UG paper leak
- Duration of Protest
- Nearly three hours
- Legal Framework Cited
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Special Protection Group Act, 1988