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Detainees seek Supreme Court intervention over alleged Delhi police excesses
Multiple petitions filed in India's apex court allege heavy-handed police action during recent protests over the Chief Election Commissioner's tenure. Detainees are demanding an independent probe, preservation of evidence, and return of confiscated personal belongings.
LSN India ·
Petitions submitted to the Supreme Court of India have alleged excessive use of force by Delhi Police during protests related to the Chief Election Commissioner, with detainees seeking judicial intervention to investigate the alleged misconduct.
The petitioners have raised concerns about the handling of protesters, requesting that the court order an independent inquiry into police operations during the demonstrations. They have also sought directions for the preservation of CCTV footage from the protest sites and surrounding areas, citing potential destruction or tampering of evidence.
Among their key demands, detainees have called for the immediate return of confiscated mobile phones, documents, and other personal items seized during the police action. The petitioners contend that the withholding of these belongings violates their fundamental rights and has caused significant hardship.
The allegations come amid heightened scrutiny of law enforcement responses to political protests in the national capital. The petitions are likely to draw attention to police accountability and procedural compliance during mass demonstrations.