Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Delhi Police Seeks Supreme Court Relief Over Jantar Mantar FIRs
Delhi Police has asked the Supreme Court to cancel 13 FIRs linked to the Jantar Mantar protest.
It has also asked the court to use a special constitutional power called Article 142.
This request comes before a protest planned for September 5.
The protesters still have demands that have not been resolved.
Some protesters are also accused of having serious criminal backgrounds.
The court’s decision could affect what happens next in the protest.
The case raises legal and political questions.
The report examines these issues and the timing of the police’s request.
Delhi Police has approached the Supreme Court seeking the quashing of 13 FIRs.
The police has also asked the court to invoke Article 142.
The move comes ahead of a September 5 CJP protest.
The case involves protesters whose demands remain pending, according to the report.
A separate group of protesters faces allegations involving serious criminal antecedents.
- Who
- Delhi Police, the Supreme Court, and protesters involved in the Jantar Mantar protest.
- What
- Delhi Police has sought the quashing of 13 FIRs and asked the Supreme Court to invoke Article 142.
- When
- The move comes ahead of a September 5 CJP protest; no filing date is specified.
- Where
- The dispute concerns a protest at Jantar Mantar and proceedings before the Supreme Court.
- Why
- Delhi Police is seeking relief in the FIR dispute and a decision that could affect the next phase of the agitation.
- Applicant
- Delhi Police
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Request
- Quashing of 13 FIRs
- Constitutional provision
- Article 142
- Protest site
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Upcoming event
- September 5 CJP protest
- Additional issue
- Some protesters face allegations of serious criminal antecedents