New Delhi : The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to grant the Delhi Police a free hand in dealing with protesters. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant observed that many of the protesters are young students, and it is essential to consider their futures and their families. The Court emphasized the need to spare them from getting entangled in protracted legal proceedings.

A petition had been filed in the Supreme Court requesting that the Delhi Police be given complete freedom to handle the protesters. The plea sought to grant the police autonomy in taking action against the demonstrators. However, the Supreme Court did not accept this demand and dismissed the petition.

The bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant noted that many of the protesters are young students. The apex court stated it must consider both their futures and their families. The bench clarified that when deliberating on any matter, it is crucial to consider the potential impact of legal action on the lives and futures of young protesters.

Chief Justice Surya Kant remarked, “These are young students and protesters before us. We must consider their parents and the fact that they have long lives ahead of them; they should not be entangled in court hearings and similar processes.” However, the Supreme Court clarified that individuals identified as habitual offenders or those accused of serious crimes would not be entitled to the protection granted under its earlier orders.

The Cockroach Janata Party is set to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on October 10. The party’s primary demand is the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This protest concerns the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. CJP and opposition parties allege that changes to the voter list are undermining people’s right to vote and are an attempt to benefit the BJP. However, both the Election Commission and the BJP have dismissed these allegations.

Ahead of the protest, the Delhi Police denied permission for the event at Jantar Mantar. According to the police, the protest was notified late, and rules had been violated during previous demonstrations. Meanwhile, CJP has alleged that its activists and individuals traveling to Delhi to join the protest are being detained. Condemning the police action, the organization’s leaders have stated that they will proceed with the protest on October 10. Consequently, the changes to the voter list, the demand for the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation, and the police action against protesters have emerged as the central issues in this entire controversy.

Report : Abhijit Tushar Bhatt (Political Editor)

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