The Supreme Court heard cases on alleged use of pellet guns during Jantar Mantar student protests, directing Delhi Police to present records on their force deployment policy.
Key Takeaways
- Supreme Court heard on alleged use of pellet guns during protests.
- Delhi Police directed to present records on force deployment policy.
- Court ordered medical treatment for injured students.
The Supreme Court heard cases on alleged use of pellet guns during Jantar Mantar student protests on Thursday. Senior advocate Vrinda Grover, on behalf of petitioners including Yashovardhan Azad, argued that metallic pellets were found on the bodies of injured students, while Delhi Police's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) only mentions less lethal options like rubber bullets and plastic pellets. She claimed that the prescribed process for force deployment was not followed.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that this case highlights a crucial conflict between student rights and police force deployment policies. This hearing is a significant step towards a crucial decision on the validity of police force deployment policies.
"This hearing is a significant step towards a crucial decision on the validity of police force deployment policies," a senior police officer stated.
During the hearing, the Supreme Court issued three major directives. The court stated that if petitioners wish to challenge the entire policy on force deployment, they can amend their petition. The court also stated that under law, 'graded response' i.e., a step-by-step approach to force deployment based on circumstances is provisioned, and the validity of this arrangement can be heard.
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