Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Delhi HC dismisses NIA probe plea
A man named Satish Kumar Aggarwal asked the Delhi High Court to investigate a big protest that happened on July 20, 2026.
The protest was about a leak in the NEET exam papers.
The protest started peacefully but turned violent, with people throwing stones, hurting police officers, and damaging property.
The man wanted a special agency called the NIA to investigate because he thought the Delhi Police couldn't handle it alone.
He also said that political leaders and other groups influenced the protest, and he wanted to know if foreign money was involved.
The court said that only the central government can decide if the NIA should investigate, and it dismissed his request.
Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking an NIA probe into the July 20 protest over the NEET paper leak.
The petition was filed by Satish Kumar Aggarwal, alleging the protest was part of a broader conspiracy involving foreign-funded organizations and political elements.
The court stated that the NIA can only be involved after satisfaction of the Central government, which the court cannot substitute.
The petitioner argued that the protest turned violent with attacks on journalists, damage to property, and obstruction of public movement.
The court questioned the statutory mechanism for invoking NIA jurisdiction and emphasized the need for an FIR and central government approval.
- Who
- Satish Kumar Aggarwal, Delhi High Court, Union of India, NIA, CBI, Delhi Police Commissioner, Government of NCT of Delhi
- What
- PIL seeking NIA probe into July 20 'Sansad Chalo' protest over alleged NEET paper leak
- When
- Protest on July 20, 2026; Court hearing on July 24, 2026
- Where
- Delhi High Court, Delhi
- Why
- Allegations of violence, political influence, and foreign funding during the protest
Petitioner's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Need for Specialized Investigation
Petitioner's Perspective
The petitioner argues that the Delhi Police lacks the expertise to handle such a complex case involving potential foreign funding and political influence, necessitating an NIA probe.
Government's Perspective
The government may argue that the Delhi Police is capable of handling the investigation and that transferring the case to the NIA is unnecessary.
Nature of the Protest
Petitioner's Perspective
The petitioner alleges that the protest was influenced by political leaders and other groups, turning it into a violent event.
Government's Perspective
The government might contend that the protest was primarily a peaceful demonstration that escalated due to isolated incidents of violence.
- Date of Protest
- July 20, 2026
- Location of Protest
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Petitioner
- Satish Kumar Aggarwal
- Respondents
- Union of India, NIA, CBI, Delhi Police Commissioner, Government of NCT of Delhi
- Allegations
- Violence, stone-pelting, attacks on police, damage to property, obstruction of emergency services
- Court Hearing Date
- July 24, 2026
Sources
Delhi HC to hear PIL seeking NIA probe into July 20 ‘Sansad Chalo’ protest
Delhi HC To Hear PIL Seeking NIA Probe Into July 20 'Sansad Chalo' Protest Over Alleged NEET Paper Leak
‘That is the job of Centre’: Delhi HC dismisses plea seeking NIA probe into CJP NEET protest
'It Is For Centre To Take A Call': Delhi HC Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking NIA Probe Into 'Sansad Chalo' Protest
