New Delhi: The alleged police action against students protesting at Jantar Mantar has now reached India’s Supreme Court. After an earlier request for an urgent hearing was not taken up, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear the matter on July 27. The case will be heard by a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohan.
According to the petition, students who had gathered for a peaceful demonstration over examination-related concerns were subjected to excessive police action. The plea alleges that the use of force, removal of protesters, and detention of several students violated their constitutional rights. It also seeks judicial scrutiny of the police action and appropriate directions against those found responsible.
During the mentioning of the matter before the Court, Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan informed the Bench that the petition had already been filed and assigned a diary number, urging that it be listed at the earliest. The Court subsequently agreed to schedule the hearing for July 27.
The issue gained national attention after videos and reports of the confrontation between police and student protesters at Jantar Mantar circulated widely. Several student groups, lawyers, and civil society members have since demanded an independent review of the incident, arguing that peaceful protest is a fundamental democratic right.
It is important to note that the allegations against the police have not been adjudicated, and the Supreme Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case. The Court will hear all parties before deciding the matter.
The July 27 hearing is expected to be closely watched by students, parents, and legal observers across the country, as it could have significant implications for the protection of constitutional rights, the limits of police action during public demonstrations, and the future of peaceful student protests in India.
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