Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Protests, Pellet Guns, and Court Decisions: Key Developments
There were big protests in Delhi and Maharashtra because some students think there were problems with their exams.
The leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, said the government is not telling the truth about using pellet guns to stop the protests.
A young protester lost sight in one eye.
The government said they need more time to talk about the protests.
The Prime Minister said there will be special fast-track courts to deal with exam cheating quickly.
The courts said only the government can decide if a special agency should investigate the protests.
Also, the courts were not happy that teachers were made to work on voter lists after school.
Protesters marched to Parliament over alleged examination irregularities.
Rahul Gandhi accused the government of using pellet guns, causing injuries.
Union ministers met with protest representatives, demanding the resignation of the Education Minister.
Prime Minister announced fast-track courts for exam-related cases.
Delhi High Court dismissed a petition for an NIA probe into the protests.
Courts questioned the deployment of teachers for voter roll revision duties.
- Who
- Protesters, Opposition leaders, Union ministers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Delhi and Bombay High Courts
- What
- Protests over examination irregularities, allegations of pellet gun use, court decisions on fast-track courts and NIA probe
- When
- Protests on July 20, court decisions following the protests
- Where
- Delhi, Maharashtra (Aurangabad and Nagpur)
- Why
- Protests over alleged examination irregularities and demands for accountability
Protesters and Opposition
Government and Authorities
Use of Pellet Guns
Protesters and Opposition
Accused the government of using pellet guns against protesters, causing injuries including loss of vision.
Government and Authorities
Denied the use of pellet guns and maintained that security measures were necessary.
NIA Probe
Protesters and Opposition
Sought an NIA probe into the protests, alleging a larger conspiracy.
Government and Authorities
Dismissed the petition, stating that the decision to transfer the case to the NIA lies with the Union government.
- Protest Date
- July 20
- Injured Protester
- 19-year-old protester lost vision in one eye
- Fast-Track Courts
- Designated in Delhi, Aurangabad, and Nagpur
- Public Examinations Act
- Trials must be completed within three months
- Election Commission Duty
- Deployed government school teachers for voter roll revision