Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Delhi HC Seeks Police Reply on 'Sansad Chalo' Protest Violence
The Delhi High Court is looking into complaints about police using too much force during a protest called 'Sansad Chalo' on July 20.
The protest was about a test called NEET that some people think was leaked.
The court wants the police to keep all videos and records safe.
Some people say the police hurt more than 90 protesters with sticks, pellets, and electric batons.
The police say the protesters threw stones and damaged things, so they had to act.
The court will hear more about this on September 11.
Delhi High Court seeks police response to PILs alleging excessive force during 'Sansad Chalo' protest.
Court directs preservation of CCTV footage and other evidence related to the incident.
Petitioners allege over 90 protesters were injured by police using lathis, pellets, and electric batons.
Police claim the protest turned violent with stone-throwing and damage to property.
Next hearing scheduled for September 11, with at least nine FIRs already registered over the incident.
- Who
- Protesters, Delhi Police, Delhi High Court
- What
- Allegations of excessive police force during the 'Sansad Chalo' protest
- When
- Protest on July 20, Court hearing on July 22
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Protest over alleged NEET paper leak, court seeks evidence preservation and police response
Petitioners' Allegations
Police Defense
Use of Force
Petitioners' Allegations
Petitioners allege excessive and disproportionate force, including beatings with lathis fitted with nails, pellets, and electric batons, resulting in over 90 injuries.
Police Defense
Police claim the protest turned violent, with stone-throwing and damage to property, necessitating a response.
Procedural Compliance
Petitioners' Allegations
Petitioners argue that authorities failed to follow proper procedures, such as prior announcements and using tear gas only as a last resort.
Police Defense
Police contend that prohibitory orders were in place and that the protest's violence justified their actions.
Evidence and Authenticity
Petitioners' Allegations
Petitioners present nearly 130 verified videos showing alleged police misconduct, including officers not in uniform.
Police Defense
Police question the authenticity of social media videos and argue that the petitioners have alternative legal remedies.
- Date of Protest
- July 20
- Organized By
- Cockroach Janta Party
- Court Hearing Date
- July 22
- Next Hearing Date
- September 11
- Number of Injured Protesters
- Over 90
- Number of FIRs Registered
- At least 9
- Charges Included
- Rioting, assaulting public servants, damaging property, attempting to murder