Supreme Court Hears Petitions on Protest Surveillance and Pellet Gun Use

The Supreme Court has received three petitions regarding protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

One petitioner, Junaid Malik, claims he and his friend were illegally detained and intimidated by the police for their role in providing food to protesters.

Another petitioner, A.A. Rahim, is against the use of facial recognition technology and biometric surveillance on protesters, arguing it violates their privacy.

The third petition, by Yashovardhan Azad and others, seeks a ban on the use of pellet guns by the police, citing serious injuries caused by these weapons.

The petitions highlight concerns about the police's actions during protests and the need for an independent investigation.