Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Orders Log of Pellet Gun Use in Delhi
The Supreme Court of India told the government to keep a record of the ammunition used by the Rapid Action Force at Jantar Mantar.
It said police can only use pellet guns in very special cases, like the July 20 protest about NEET exams.
The court also told Delhi to give good medical care to anyone hurt by the guns.
A study by the CRPF said the police followed all the rules and used stronger weapons only when weaker ones didn’t work.
In the protest, 47 police officers were hurt and a few demonstrators were hit by pellets.
The court wants to make sure everyone gets the right help after being injured.
Supreme Court directs Centre to keep ammunition log for Rapid Action Force at Jantar Mantar.
Court allows police to use pellet guns only in exceptional situations, citing July 20 NEET protest.
Delhi government ordered to provide adequate treatment to demonstrators injured by pellet gun fire.
CRPF study confirms standard operating procedures and force gradient were followed during July 20 protest.
47 RAF members injured, 3-5 demonstrators hit by pellets; 6 RAF members suffered head injuries.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India
- What
- Ordered Centre to keep ammunition log for Rapid Action Force and allowed pellet gun use only in exceptional situations
- When
- Thursday (date not specified)
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- To regulate pellet gun use amid protests and ensure treatment of injured
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Decision
- Maintain ammunition log for Rapid Action Force
- Protest
- July 20 NEET protest
- Injuries
- 47 RAF members, 3-5 demonstrators
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi