Supreme Court Rejects Call to Investigate Alleged Police Brutality During Student Protests
Supreme Court dismissing police brutality allegations raises serious concerns.
On July 22, 2026, the Supreme Court declined to initiate suo motu proceedings regarding alleged police excesses during a student protest on July 20 in New Delhi. A lawyer urged the court to examine videographic evidence of brutality but was rebuffed by Chief Justice Surya Kant who said the court’s time should not be wasted. The Delhi High Court also refused an urgent hearing the previous day. This followed protests demanding fair exams and reforms, leaving several protesters injured.
16 AUG 2026
— NDTV
NLSIU students and alumni oppose the invitation of Chief Justice Surya Kant and BCI chairman Manan Kumar Mishra to their convocation, mirroring a controversy at NALSAR.
18 AUG 2026
— BBC
Nalsar University of Law students demanded the Chief Justice of India's exclusion from their graduation ceremony due to his comments on police brutality.
19 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Following controversy, the Tamil Nadu government withdrew a directive aimed at preventing student protests.
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