Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Complaint Filed Over Police Action at Jantar Mantar
A complaint has been filed with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) asking for an independent investigation into the police's actions during a student protest in New Delhi on 20 July 2026.
The protest was about a leaked NEET examination paper.
The complaint says the police used too much force and that some male police officers misbehaved with female students.
The complainant, a lawyer named Virender Vashisht, wants the NHRC to look into these serious allegations to make sure the police are held accountable and to restore public trust in the legal system.
A complaint has been filed with the NHRC seeking an independent inquiry into police actions during a student protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 20 July 2026.
The protest was against the alleged NEET examination paper leak.
The complaint alleges excessive use of force and misconduct by male police personnel against female students.
The complainant, Supreme Court advocate Virender Vashisht, has asked the NHRC to investigate and gather evidence, including CCTV footage and medical records.
The complaint highlights concerns about human rights violations and the need for accountability and transparency.
- Who
- Students protesting NEET examination paper leak and Supreme Court advocate Virender Vashisht
- What
- Allegations of police brutality and misconduct against female students during a protest
- When
- 20 July 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To seek an independent inquiry into the alleged human rights violations
Complainant's Perspective
Police's Perspective
Use of Force
Complainant's Perspective
The complainant alleges excessive and disproportionate use of force by the police against peaceful protesters.
Police's Perspective
The police's perspective is not provided in the article.
Misconduct Allegations
Complainant's Perspective
The complainant alleges misconduct by male police personnel against female students.
Police's Perspective
The police's perspective is not provided in the article.
- Date of Incident
- 20 July 2026
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Complainant
- Virender Vashisht, Supreme Court advocate
- Allegations
- Police brutality, misconduct against female students
- Commission
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
- Act
- Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993