Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Delhi HC Dismisses NIA Probe Petition on Youth Protests
The Delhi High Court recently dismissed a petition that asked for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to investigate protests by young people in Delhi.
The protests started on June 6 and were about problems with national exams.
The petitioner, a former leader of a Hindu organization, said the protests were part of a bigger plan involving foreign money.
The court said only the central government can decide if the NIA should investigate.
The court also said it wouldn't make decisions based on photos and videos alone.
The protests turned violent, with police using force and registering several cases.
The petition was eventually withdrawn.
Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking an NIA probe into youth protests in Delhi.
The petitioner alleged the protests were part of a larger conspiracy involving external funding.
The court stated that only the Union government can decide to transfer a case to the NIA.
Protests began on June 6, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Police registered 10 FIRs in connection with a protest march to Parliament.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, Petitioner (former office bearer of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha), Delhi Police, Protesters
- What
- Dismissal of a petition seeking an NIA probe into youth protests in Delhi
- When
- July 26, 2024
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- The court ruled that the decision to transfer a case to the NIA must be taken by the Union government.
Petitioner's View
Court's View
Need for NIA Investigation
Petitioner's View
The petitioner argued that the gravity of the offence and alleged disruptions warranted an investigation by a specialised agency like the NIA.
Court's View
The court stated that the decision to transfer a case to the NIA must be taken by the Union government, not the court.
External Funding Allegations
Petitioner's View
The petitioner alleged that the protests were part of a larger conspiracy involving external funding.
Court's View
The court did not address the merits of the allegations but focused on the legal question of its jurisdiction.
- Petitioner
- Former office bearer of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Date of Dismissal
- July 26, 2024
- Protests Started
- June 6, 2024
- Protest Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Police Action
- Brutal crackdown on protest march to Parliament
- FIRs Registered
- 10