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Supreme Court to hear complaints of police excesses at Jantar Mantar protests
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The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear complaints of police excesses during protests at Jantar Mantar, following video evidence of alleged brutality.
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Supreme Court to hear complaints of police excesses at Jantar Mantar protests
The Supreme Court of India will hear complaints of alleged police brutality during protests at Jantar Mantar on July 27, following public outrage over video evidence. Multiple clips, including those showing personnel in uniform and plain clothes using force against protesters, have surfaced online. The Delhi Police initially resisted scrutiny but faced mounting pressure after the Supreme Court intervened. The court’s decision to hear the matter marks a rare judicial review of crowd control tactics in the national capital. Protesters and rights groups have demanded accountability for the reported excesses.
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