Supreme court orders probe into Jantar Mantar Protest
The Supreme Court directed a high-powered committee to conclude its investigation into police action at Jantar Mantar. Justices mandated a strict one-month completion timeline for the inquiry panel led by former judge R. Subhash Reddy.
The legal proceedings stem from intense demonstrations organized by Cockroach Janta Party leaders. Activists had staged flash protests against electoral roll revisions and administrative policies at the capital site. Security personnel detained multiple demonstrators following clashes that sparked widespread national debate over crowd control measures.
During recent hearings, committee representatives informed the bench that victims have barely approached the official inquiry portal. The apex court instructed authorities to issue fresh public notices in multiple languages to encourage witness testimonies. Judges emphasized that transparency remains absolute for evaluating potential police excesses during the agitation.
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Meanwhile, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the court that central authorities will submit comprehensive compliance affidavits shortly. The bench scheduled the next review hearing for early December to examine initial probe progress.
