Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Delhi High Court Refuses Urgent Hearing on Police Use of Force
A group of young students protested in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over allegations of a NEET paper leak.
The protest turned violent when the Delhi Police used tear gas and charged at the crowd.
Both sides reported injuries, with the police claiming the protesters were violent and the protesters alleging excessive force.
The Delhi High Court refused to urgently hear a petition about the police's actions, stating it did not want to be 'dragged into it.'
The protest was organized by the Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical movement that gained momentum after the Supreme Court Chief Justice's remark about unemployed youth.
Delhi High Court refused to urgently hear a petition about Delhi Police's use of force on protesters.
Protesters, mostly young students, demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET paper leak.
Clashes between protesters and police resulted in 178 injuries, including 118 police personnel and 60 protesters.
Protest organizers condemned the 'high-handedness' of authorities, while Delhi Police criticized the protesters' 'violent behavior.'
The protest was organized by the Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical movement that emerged after the Supreme Court Chief Justice's remark.
- Who
- Protesters, mostly young students, and Delhi Police
- What
- Protest against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and use of force by Delhi Police
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Alleged NEET paper leak and forced hospitalization of activist Sonam Wangchuk
Protesters' Perspective
Delhi Police's Perspective
Use of Force
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters allege excessive force was used by the Delhi Police, leading to injuries among students.
Delhi Police's Perspective
Delhi Police claims the protesters exhibited 'unruly, aggressive, and violent behavior,' necessitating their response.
Injuries Reported
Protesters' Perspective
Protest organizers claim hundreds of protesters were injured, condemning the 'high-handedness' of authorities.
Delhi Police's Perspective
Delhi Police reports 178 injuries, including 118 police personnel, and 60 protesters.
- Date of Protest
- Monday
- Location of Protest
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Number of Injuries
- 178 (118 police personnel, 60 protesters)
- Protest Demand
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Organizers
- Cockroach Janta Party
- Reason for Protest
- Alleged NEET paper leak and forced hospitalization of activist Sonam Wangchuk