CJP Protest Turns Violent, Injuring Students; SCBA Demands Judicial Inquiry
Police violence against protesters and lawyers raises concerns about abuse of power.
On July 20, 2026, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called a protest that turned violent; police action injured students and lawyers. The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA), and Delhi lawyers condemned it as an assault on constitutional values, urging accountability and impartial inquiry. SCBA president Vikas Singh wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking judicial inquiries into police action and examination irregularities. Over 650 Bar members expressed solidarity with students, demanding adherence to constitutional freedoms. Lawyers assisting detained students faced delays in accessing information and legal aid due to restricted access to FIRs and detainees' identities. Published July 22, 2026.
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