‘Don't Drag Us’: Delhi HC On Plea Alleging Use Of Excessive Force On Students During CJP Protest
‘Don't Drag Us’: Delhi HC On Plea Alleging Use Of Excessive Force On Students During CJP Protest Published By, Last Updated: July 21, 2026, 15:42
‘Don't Drag Us’: Delhi HC On Plea Alleging Use Of Excessive Force On Students During CJP Protest Published By, Last Updated: July 21, 2026, 15:42 IST The petitioner in its pettion claimed that Delhi Police used excessive force against students and protesters who had gathered at Jantar Mantar on Monday. Rapid Read The Cockroach Janta Party's protest in the Capital has gained widespread attention. CJP Parliament Protest: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to urgently hear a petition alleging excessive use of force by Delhi Police during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest march to Parliament in the national capital a day before, and urged litigants not to drag court into such matters. Whie hearing the petition, a bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia told the petitionr, “Don’t drag the court into all this," Bar&Bench reported. The matter will be listed for hearing on Wednesday. The petitioner in its pettion claimed that Delhi Police used excessive force against students and protesters who had gathered at Jantar Mantar on Monday to demand accountability for repeated examination paper leaks and seek the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The protest was organised by members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical political movement, and drew students and supporters from across the country. Protesters had planned to march towards Parliament, but Delhi Police stopped them. The protest witnessed clashes, tear gas shelling, allegations of excessive force by police, counter-allegations of violence by protesters, detentions, and widespread disruption across central Delhi. Political leaders across party lines weighed in as Parliament proceedings were repeatedly disrupted over the issue. Police said the crowd turned violent, leading to stone-pelting, attacks on police personnel and damage to public property. According to Delhi Police, 178 people were injured in the clashes, including 118 police personnel and around 60 protesters. On the other hand, the CJP claimed that police resorted to lathi-charge and tear gas against peaceful demonstrators, resulting in injuries to hundreds of protesters. The CJP has vowed to press ahead with their campaign until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. Meanwhile, the CJP has claimed that its movement has achieved a breakthrough following a delegation meeting with Union Minister JP Nadda. He added that the invitation for discussions itself represented a major victory for the movement and said the government had assured the delegation that their demands would be examined before responding.
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