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Supreme Court seeks report on Jantar Mantar protest police action
The Supreme Court has directed an inquiry panel to submit findings within one month regarding alleged police brutality during July protests at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar. The committee's complaints portal has received limited submissions since becoming operational in October.
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The Supreme Court has pressed an inquiry committee to expedite its investigation into police conduct during protests held at Jantar Mantar in July, setting a one-month deadline for submission of findings regarding alleged use of excessive force.
The five-member panel informed the court that a dedicated complaints portal for receiving public submissions became operational on October 14. However, officials acknowledged that the portal has garnered only a limited number of complaints thus far, raising questions about public awareness of the mechanism.
The inquiry committee's mandate encompasses examination of police actions during the demonstrations and investigation of allegations of brutality. The court's directive indicates judicial oversight of the investigation process and a commitment to accountability regarding law enforcement conduct.
The portal's slow uptake may reflect limited publicity or public hesitancy in filing complaints. The court's intervention suggests concerns about the pace and scope of the inquiry, with the month-long deadline likely intended to ensure timely completion of the investigation.
The case represents ongoing judicial scrutiny of police practices during public protests, a contentious issue in India's larger discourse on citizens' rights and law enforcement accountability.