The Supreme Court on Monday (Jul 27) came down heavily on Delhi Police and authorities for lathi-charging the students during the Parliament march on July 20 in New Delhi. The Supreme Court bench comprising of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said that “mere agitation can't be grounds for police excesses.” The top court urged forces to use “self-evolved discipline” in times of protest. It also emphasized that the Indian Constitution grants the right to protest to all citizens. The Court has directed that all petitions pertaining to the same issue from across the country will be heard on Tuesday, July 28.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/was-cjp-not-controlling-the-protest-what-spokesperson-ashutosh-ranka-told-wion-after-pradhan-s-resignation-1784988293331">Was CJP not controlling the protest? What spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka told WION after Pradhan's resignation</a> "Right to peaceful protest is absolutely guaranteed. That cannot be denied. Merely because there is agitation cannot justify police excess. Just because there is an agitation does not mean there should be lathi charge. Self- evolved discipline is needed which is essential to democratic process," the CJI remarked.“ He also called for a uniformed protocol on agitations, and not just restricted to Delhi. “There should be a protocol in place. This is not a question of Delhi only. Uniformity of protocol is needed. There should be proper space and no restriction. But if there is some anti-social elements etc that can be taken care of,” he said. "Life of every individual irrespective of who they are is important," said Justice Bagchi.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-space-for-violence-what-cjp-s-ashutosh-ranka-told-wion-about-attack-on-journalists-at-jantar-mantar-protest-1784986276489">'No space for violence': What CJP's Ashutosh Ranka told WION about attack on journalists at Jantar Mantar protest</a> The Supreme Court was hearing a plea seeking pan-Inida guidelines for protests and crackdown. The decision to hear all pleas on Jul 28 came after advocate Fauzia Shakil defended the plea alleging police brutality and claimed that security forces used AK 47 automatic gun in Bihar's Siwan. Another lawyer sought to highlight the plight of security and police personnel who also suffered injuries during such protests. "My lord, the police officers were lynched! We also need to be heard," he said.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court said mere agitation cannot justify police excesses, stressing that the right to peaceful protest is constitutionally guaranteed. CJI Surya Kant called for a uniform protocol for protests, while the remarks came during a hearing 

The Supreme Court on Monday (Jul 27) came down heavily on Delhi Police and authorities for lathi-charging the students during the Parliament march on July 20 in New Delhi. The Supreme Court bench comprising of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said that “mere agitation can't be grounds for police excesses.” The top court urged forces to use “self-evolved discipline” in times of protest. It also emphasized that the Indian Constitution grants the right to protest to all citizens. The Court has directed that all petitions pertaining to the same issue from across the country will be heard on Tuesday, July 28. Also Read: Was CJP not controlling the protest? What spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka told WION after Pradhan's resignation "Right to peaceful protest is absolutely guaranteed. That cannot be denied. Merely because there is agitation cannot justify police excess. Just because there is an agitation does not mean there should be lathi charge. Self- evolved discipline is needed which is essential to democratic process," the CJI remarked.“ He also called for a uniformed protocol on agitations, and not just restricted to Delhi. “There should be a protocol in place. This is not a question of Delhi only. Uniformity of protocol is needed. There should be proper space and no restriction. But if there is some anti-social elements etc that can be taken care of,” he said. "Life of every individual irrespective of who they are is important," said Justice Bagchi. Also Read: 'No space for violence': What CJP's Ashutosh Ranka told WION about attack on journalists at Jantar Mantar protest The Supreme Court was hearing a plea seeking pan-Inida guidelines for protests and crackdown. The decision to hear all pleas on Jul 28 came after advocate Fauzia Shakil defended the plea alleging police brutality and claimed that security forces used AK 47 automatic gun in Bihar's Siwan. Another lawyer sought to highlight the plight of security and police personnel who also suffered injuries during such protests. "My lord, the police officers were lynched! We also need to be heard," he said.

The Supreme Court said mere agitation cannot justify police excesses, stressing that the right to peaceful protest is constitutionally guaranteed. CJI Surya Kant called for a uniform protocol for protests, while the remarks came during a hearing&nbsp;

'Agitation cannot justify lathi-charge': CJI Surya Kant's BIG response to police brutality against protesting students

Almost two days after several videos showed Delhi Police baton charging and beating the protesting students in New Delhi, India's Chief Justice Surya Kant has broken his silence on the matter. He dismissed a plea in Supreme Court that urged the top court to take suo motu cognisance of the violation of fundamental rights and police brutality. The CJI said that the lawyer raising the issue should not “waste the time” of the justices and the court. It must be noted that it was Justice Surya Kant's ‘cockroach’ comment that led to the formation of satirical online platform the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ - which has now turned into a bigger movement.&nbsp;&nbsp;<blockquote>"Don't waste our time and yours," the CJI adding, "We don't want to watch any videos." The petitioner had also called for the constitution of an independent judicial inquiry by a sitting bench of top court, and sought directions for registration of appropriate FIRs against the erring officials of the Delhi Police, and other concerned authorities. The plea also alleges that protesters were harassed and prevented from continuing their demonstration. The petitioner argues that the incident raises serious constitutional questions regarding the limits of police powers in dispersing peaceful assemblies.</blockquote>This comes after the Delhi High Court on Jul 21 refused to urgently list a petition concerning the "excessive use of force" against students by the Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force personnel. "Don't drag the court into all this," a bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia told the petitioner, while listing the matter for hearing on Wednesday. However, the Uttarakhand High Court termed the government’s action as ‘gundagardi’ (hooliganism) and criticised the State over the detention of Uttarakhand Parivartan Party chief Prabhat Dhyani, while he was travelling to Delhi to participate in the protest called by CJP. A division bench of Justice Ravindra Maithani and Justice Siddharth Sah heard the matter and opined: “This amounts to anarchy. We are living under a constitutional regime. Do not harass people in the name of national security or government’s image."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/not-allowed-iit-roorkee-issues-gag-order-as-students-protest-intensifies-1784685703639">'Not permitted ...': IIT Roorkee issues gag order as students' protest intensifies</a><h2>NEET paper leaks, CJP's and the protests?</h2>New Delhi is witnessing massive protest demanding greater accountability from the ruling government on matters of education. This was triggered after the examination paper of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET UG was leaked in May this year and exam was cancelled. The re-test was conducted late last month. At least 21 students have died by suicide following the leak. Around the same time, Justice Surya Kant who called unemployed youths of the country as “cockroaches” while hearing a case. Though he later clarified that his comments were taken out of context, it led to formation of CJP.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/shame-on-govt-mamata-banerjee-to-join-cjp-protest-in-delhi-tmc-chief-releases-big-statement-speaks-against-police-atrocities-1784695265943">'Shame on govt': Mamata Banerjee to join CJP protest in Delhi? TMC chief releases BIG statement, speaks against police atrocities</a>&nbsp;The movement gathered traction online and soon spilled out of the internet. CJP members formed a group and began their protest at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding resignation of the Union Education Minister. Days later, activist Sonam Wangchuk also joined the protesters and started a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.

The Supreme Court told petitioners challenging police action against CJP protesters not to waste time, while hearing a plea related to the protests over the NEET paper leak. The court’s remarks came amid Opposition criticism of the police crackdown on protesters in Delhi.

Almost two days after several videos showed Delhi Police baton charging and beating the protesting students in New Delhi, India's Chief Justice Surya Kant has broken his silence on the matter. He dismissed a plea in Supreme Court that urged the top court to take suo motu cognisance of the violation of fundamental rights and police brutality. The CJI said that the lawyer raising the issue should not “waste the time” of the justices and the court. It must be noted that it was Justice Surya Kant's ‘cockroach’ comment that led to the formation of satirical online platform the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ - which has now turned into a bigger movement. "Don't waste our time and yours," the CJI adding, "We don't want to watch any videos." The petitioner had also called for the constitution of an independent judicial inquiry by a sitting bench of top court, and sought directions for registration of appropriate FIRs against the erring officials of the Delhi Police, and other concerned authorities. The plea also alleges that protesters were harassed and prevented from continuing their demonstration. The petitioner argues that the incident raises serious constitutional questions regarding the limits of police powers in dispersing peaceful assemblies. This comes after the Delhi High Court on Jul 21 refused to urgently list a petition concerning the "excessive use of force" against students by the Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force personnel. "Don't drag the court into all this," a bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia told the petitioner, while listing the matter for hearing on Wednesday. However, the Uttarakhand High Court termed the government’s action as ‘gundagardi’ (hooliganism) and criticised the State over the detention of Uttarakhand Parivartan Party chief Prabhat Dhyani, while he was travelling to Delhi to participate in the protest called by CJP. A division bench of Justice Ravindra Maithani and Justice Siddharth Sah heard the matter and opined: “This amounts to anarchy. We are living under a constitutional regime. Do not harass people in the name of national security or government’s image." Also Read: 'Not permitted ...': IIT Roorkee issues gag order as students' protest intensifies NEET paper leaks, CJP's and the protests? New Delhi is witnessing massive protest demanding greater accountability from the ruling government on matters of education. This was triggered after the examination paper of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET UG was leaked in May this year and exam was cancelled. The re-test was conducted late last month. At least 21 students have died by suicide following the leak. Around the same time, Justice Surya Kant who called unemployed youths of the country as “cockroaches” while hearing a case. Though he later clarified that his comments were taken out of context, it led to formation of CJP. Also Read: 'Shame on govt': Mamata Banerjee to join CJP protest in Delhi? TMC chief releases BIG statement, speaks against police atrocities The movement gathered traction online and soon spilled out of the internet. CJP members formed a group and began their protest at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding resignation of the Union Education Minister. Days later, activist Sonam Wangchuk also joined the protesters and started a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.

The Supreme Court told petitioners challenging police action against CJP protesters not to waste time, while hearing a plea related to the protests over the NEET paper leak. The court’s remarks came amid Opposition criticism of the police crackdown on protesters in Delhi.

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'Agitation cannot justify lathi-charge': CJI Surya Kant's BIG response to police brutality against protesting students

CJI Surya Kant breaks silence on Delhi police brutality against students