Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Congress, AAP offer legal aid to detained students
There were big protests in Delhi about a paper leak in the education system.
The police took many young people into custody.
The Congress party and AAP, another political party, are now helping these students by offering legal aid.
They want the police to be transparent about who was arrested and why.
The police have registered several cases and say many people were hurt during the protests.
The political parties are also setting up helplines to help the students and their families.
Congress and AAP offer legal aid to students detained during protests over paper leak issue.
AAP demands transparency from Delhi Police regarding FIRs and detainees.
Arvind Kejriwal visits police stations to support detained protesters.
Delhi Police registers multiple FIRs and tightens security after clashes.
Helplines launched by AAP for medical and legal assistance to protesters.
- Who
- Students, Congress, AAP, Delhi Police
- What
- Legal aid offered to detained students after protests
- When
- July 20, 2023
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Protests over paper leak issue and subsequent police crackdown
Protesters
Delhi Police
Transparency in Detentions
Protesters
Protesters and their supporters demand transparency from Delhi Police regarding the lists of FIRs registered and protesters detained.
Delhi Police
Delhi Police have registered FIRs and are investigating the incidents, but have not publicly released the lists of detainees.
- Organizations Involved
- Congress, AAP
- Issue
- Paper leak protests and subsequent crackdown
- Legal Aid
- Provided by Congress and AAP
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- FIRs Registered
- 4 (with 2 more in process)
- Injuries Reported
- 118 police personnel, 60 protesters
- Police Vehicles Damaged
- Over 20