Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Delhi HC Allows Withdrawal of PIL on NIA Probe
The Delhi High Court allowed the withdrawal of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought a direction for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe the 'Sansad Chalo' protest over the alleged NEET paper leak.
The petitioner, Satish Kumar Aggarwal, argued that the gravity of the offence warranted an NIA investigation.
However, the court stated that the NIA's jurisdiction can only be invoked following the procedure prescribed under the NIA Act, and the decision to involve the NIA lies with the Central government.
The court also noted that FIRs had been registered and the authorities were already investigating the matter.
The Delhi High Court allowed the withdrawal of a PIL seeking an NIA probe into the 'Sansad Chalo' protest.
The petitioner argued that the gravity of the offence warranted an NIA investigation.
The court stated that the NIA's jurisdiction can only be invoked following the procedure prescribed under the NIA Act.
The decision to involve the NIA lies with the Central government.
FIRs had been registered, and the authorities were already investigating the matter.
- Who
- Satish Kumar Aggarwal, Delhi High Court, Central Government
- What
- Withdrawal of a PIL seeking an NIA probe into the 'Sansad Chalo' protest
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- The court observed that the decision on an NIA probe lies with the Central government under the statutory framework.
Petitioner's Argument
Court's Stance
Jurisdiction of NIA
Petitioner's Argument
The petitioner argued that the gravity of the offence and other relevant factors under Section 6(3) of the NIA Act warranted an investigation by a specialised agency like the NIA.
Court's Stance
The court observed that the NIA is an investigation agency, not an inquiry body, and its jurisdiction can only be invoked in accordance with the procedure prescribed under Section 6 of the NIA Act.
Decision-Making Authority
Petitioner's Argument
The petitioner sought directions for the registration of an FIR and a comprehensive investigation, potentially involving the NIA.
Court's Stance
The court reiterated that the decision to entrust a case to the NIA lies exclusively with the Central government under the statutory framework.
- Date of Hearing
- Friday
- Petitioner
- Satish Kumar Aggarwal
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Act Mentioned
- National Investigation Agency Act, 2008
- Protest Date
- July 20
- Protest Name
- Sansad Chalo
- Issue
- Alleged NEET paper leak
- Petitioner's Affiliation
- Ex-Vice President of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha