Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Delhi HC to Hear PIL on NIA Probe into Youth Protests
The Delhi High Court will hear a petition asking for the National Investigation Agency to investigate recent youth protests in Delhi.
The protests started on June 6, with people demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister over exam mismanagement.
The petition claims the protests are not genuine but part of a larger conspiracy involving foreign funding.
The court will hear the matter on Friday.
The protests turned violent, with police using force, and spread to other cities after activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized.
The petition also wants those responsible for violence to be identified and prosecuted.
Delhi High Court to hear PIL demanding NIA probe into youth protests and march to Parliament.
Protests began on June 6, demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Petition alleges protests are part of a larger conspiracy involving external funding.
Police used force during a march to Parliament, leading to injuries and spread of protests to other cities.
Court directed Delhi Police and Union government to file responses within four weeks.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, Protesters, Delhi Police
- What
- PIL seeking NIA probe into youth protests and march to Parliament
- When
- Protests began on June 6, court to hear on Friday
- Where
- Delhi, spread to other cities
- Why
- Allegations of external funding and conspiracy, demand for resignation of Union Education Minister
Protest Supporters
Petitioner and Authorities
Nature of Protests
Protest Supporters
The protests are genuine student movements against educational mismanagement.
Petitioner and Authorities
The protests are part of a larger conspiracy involving external funding and anti-national elements.
Police Action
Protest Supporters
The police used excessive force against peaceful protesters.
Petitioner and Authorities
The police action was necessary to maintain law and order.
- Date of Protests
- June 6 onwards
- Petitioner
- Former office bearer of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha
- Court Hearing Date
- Friday
- Protest Location
- Delhi, spread to other cities
- Key Protester
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Agency Sought for Probe
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)