Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Delhi Police NSA Power Extended Amid Protests
The Delhi Police have been given extended powers to detain people under the National Security Act (NSA) until October 18.
This power is usually extended every three months and is not specifically related to the ongoing protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
The CJP has been protesting against the NEET paper leak and demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
The protests have seen violence, with many injured.
The Delhi Police say the extension is a routine process, but some media reports suggest it is to control the protests.
Delhi Police's preventive detention power under the NSA extended until October 18.
Extension is a routine administrative process, not specifically related to CJP protests.
CJP protesting NEET paper leak and demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protests turned violent on July 22 with many injured.
NSA detention period ranges from 3 to 12 months and does not require court presentation.
- Who
- Delhi Police, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Lt Governor of Delhi
- What
- Extension of Delhi Police's preventive detention power under the National Security Act (NSA)
- When
- Extension granted on July 7, valid from July 19 to October 18
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Routine administrative exercise, not specifically related to CJP protests according to Delhi Police
Delhi Police
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
Purpose of NSA Power Extension
Delhi Police
The extension is a routine administrative exercise and not specifically related to the CJP protests.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
The extension is seen as a measure to quell the CJP-led protests and suppress dissent.
- Extension Period
- July 19 to October 18
- Authority Granting Power
- Lt Governor of Delhi
- NSA Detention Period
- 3 to 12 months
- Protest Start Date
- June 20
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leak
- Protest Name
- Chalo Sansad
- Violence Reported
- July 22
