Court to examine police crackdown on student protesters amid claims of brutality

Police continuing to use excessive force against student protesters, counsel tells court; CRPF says it is verifying media reports on pellet injuries; CJP to launch website to archive videos and photos documenting ‘police brutality’

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The Hindu — National →

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Prelims-testable facts

01The Supreme Court has agreed to hear two petitions alleging police excesses during student protests.
02No petition had been filed in the Supreme Court over the alleged police excesses until July 2026.
03The Delhi High Court directed authorities to preserve CCTV footage and other relevant electronic records related to alleged police brutality.
04The CRPF is verifying media reports on pellet injuries sustained by protesters.
05The CJP plans to launch a website to archive videos and photos documenting 'police brutality'.
06The Supreme Court will hear the petitions on Monday, July 27, 2026.

Trap alerts

Most people think the Supreme Court has already taken action against police excesses, but actually it was only agreeing to hear the petitions.
Most people think the Delhi High Court is the primary institution hearing cases related to police brutality, but actually the Supreme Court is also involved.

Mains Practice Question

Discuss the implications of alleged police excesses at a major public event on democratic norms and citizen trust in institutions.

250 words

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Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

The Supreme Court is to hear petitions against alleged police excesses at which event?

A.CJP march
B.Kisan rally
C.Independence Day parade
D.Republic Day procession

The Supreme Court is to hear petitions against alleged police excesses at the CJP march, a major public event.

Single factmedium

Which paramilitary force is verifying media reports on pellet injuries?

A.CRPF
B.BSF
C.ITBP
D.NSG

The CRPF is verifying media reports on pellet injuries, a sensitive issue in public protests.

Single facthard

What action will the CJP launch to document 'police brutality'?

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