CJP protest: 'Don't waste our time,' says CJI Surya Kant on plea against police action — ‘not interested in videos’
Chief Justice of India () Surya Kant asked a counsel not to waste the court's time after the latter said there were videos showing police
Chief Justice of India () Surya Kant asked a counsel not to waste the court's time after the latter said there were videos showing police atrocities against protesters who were participating in the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) march on July 20. "Don't waste our time, and don't waste your time," the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant told the lawyer on Wednesday, according to Live Law. The 's statement came as the court refused to allow urgent listing of a petition raising the issue of the Delhi police attack on student protesters in the national capital during the protests called by the CJP, seeking the resignation of the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks.
Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What was Chief Justice Surya Kant's response to the plea regarding police actions during the CJP protest? ⌵ Chief Justice Surya Kant told the lawyer not to waste the court's time, indicating disinterest in the videos of police actions and refusing to allow the urgent listing of the petition. 2 Why did the Cockroach Janata Party protest demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan? ⌵ The protest demanded Pradhan's resignation over alleged irregularities in the NEET exam and issues related to the Testing Agency. 3 How did Delhi University respond to the ongoing protests by CJP supporters?
⌵ Delhi University urged calm, recognizing students' pain and anxiety while criticizing the exploitation of their fears by vested interests. 4 What actions did protesters take at Jantar Mantar after police intervention during the march? ⌵ Following the police action, protesters were seen cleaning the Jantar Mantar site, demonstrating their commitment to restoring order and maintaining their protest. 5 Should people continue sending food to the CJP protesters at Jantar Mantar? ⌵ CJP has requested people to stop sending food to avoid wastage, stating that their current needs have been fulfilled. According to the report, the lawyer said that the students are raising important issues such as proper conduct of the NEET exam, and reforms in the Testing Agency (NTA).
Cutting the lawyer short, the said, "Thank you very much." When the lawyer said that there are videos showing police excesses, Kant told him, “We are not interested in videos; we don't have time to watch.”
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