The story so far
CJP Protest Violence
Tracked across 5 sources · Updated 13h ago
Violence erupted on July 20 during a CJP-led march at Jantar Mantar. The Supreme Court criticized the probe, suggested pellet guns may be permissible in extreme situations, and the CJP launched the 'Saakshi' evidence platform.
How it unfolded
1d ago
CJP's Saurav Das calls pellet gun observation 'disgusting'
1d ago
Supreme Court says police can use pellet guns in extreme situations
3d ago
Supreme Court says probe meaningless without fixing responsibility
3d ago
CJP launches Saakshi platform for evidence collection
20 Jul 2026
CJP march at Jantar Mantar turns violent
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →CJP's Saurav Das calls Supreme Court's pellet gun observation 'disgusting' as court says police can use...

CJP's Saurav Das called the Supreme Court's pellet gun observation 'disgusting'.
The Supreme Court said police can use pellet guns in exceptional situations.
Das reacted to the court's observations in a post on X by news agency PTI.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →All about CJP's 'Saakshi' platform to help collect proofs from July 20 student protest crackdown at Jantar Mantar

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Earlier · 20h ago
Full story →Police empowered to use pellet guns in exceptional situations: Supreme Court
Supreme Court ruled that police are empowered to use pellet guns in exceptional situations during violent protests.
The Court directed the Centre to preserve the ammunition log of Rapid Action Force deployed at Jantar Mantar.
The Court ordered Delhi government to provide adequate treatment to protesters injured by pellet gun firing.
CRPF analysis stated standard operating procedures and force gradient were followed, including use of pump action gun after lower measures failed.