Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Supreme Court to hear pleas on Jantar Mantar protest crackdown
There have been big protests in Delhi at Jantar Mantar.
People are upset about something called NEET paper leaks and want the Education Minister to step down.
The police have been using tear gas and sticks to control the crowd.
Some people think the police are being too harsh and want the Supreme Court to look into it.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear their pleas on Monday.
Supreme Court to hear pleas for an independent inquiry into police crackdown on Jantar Mantar protesters.
Protests ongoing since July 20 over NEET paper leaks and demand for Education Minister's resignation.
Police used tear gas and lathi-charge to control the crowd.
Petitioners Sahilendra Tripathi and Chand Qureshi seek urgent hearing.
Supreme Court bench to hear the case on Monday.
- Who
- Protesters seeking resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leaks, Delhi Police, CRPF, RAF
- What
- Supreme Court to hear pleas for an independent inquiry into police crackdown on protesters
- When
- Hearing scheduled for Monday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Central Delhi
- Why
- Allegations of police excess and demand for an independent inquiry
Protesters
Government/Police
Police Action
Protesters
Protesters claim police used excessive force, including tear gas and lathi-charge, against peaceful demonstrators.
Government/Police
Police and government maintain that the action was necessary to control the crowd and maintain law and order.
- Date of Protests
- July 20 onwards
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Central Delhi
- Petitioners
- Sahilendra Tripathi and Chand Qureshi
- Supreme Court Bench
- Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana
- Police Forces Involved
- Delhi Police, CRPF, RAF