Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Supreme Court Judge Criticises Alleged Police Assaults on Students
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan spoke about student protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
He said it was very upsetting to see young police officers allegedly assaulting protesters.
Bhuyan said police should keep a professional distance when managing crowds.
He believes this distance is becoming weaker.
He called the alleged conduct a serious concern.
Bhuyan made these comments at a book launch in New Delhi.
The book was written by retired police officer Yashovardhan Azad.
The article does not report a response from the police.
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan criticised the alleged use of force against student protesters at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
Bhuyan said it was “very, very distressing” to see young police officers personally assaulting demonstrators.
He said police officers are expected to maintain professional distance when dealing with crowds.
Bhuyan said the detachment expected of police personnel appeared to be disappearing.
He made the comments at the New Delhi launch of Yashovardhan Azad’s book Policing the Republic.
- Who
- Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, student protesters, and young police officers, including Indian Police Service officers.
- What
- Bhuyan criticised the alleged use of force and personal assaults against student demonstrators.
- When
- Late on Friday, during a book-launch event.
- Where
- The alleged incidents occurred at Jantar Mantar in Delhi; Bhuyan spoke at the event in New Delhi.
- Why
- Bhuyan said the professional detachment expected of police officers when handling crowds appeared to be disappearing.
- Speaker
- Justice Ujjal Bhuyan of the Supreme Court
- Protest location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Criticised conduct
- Alleged personal assaults on student protesters by young police officers
- Expected police conduct
- Professional distance and detachment while dealing with crowds
- Event
- Launch of Policing the Republic
- Author
- Retired IPS officer Yashovardhan Azad
- Event location
- New Delhi
