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Investigators believe these accounts may have pushed selected protest-related content in a synchronised way, making the situation appear like a much bigger national crisis than it actually was.

The Supreme Court agreed to examine a PIL challenging Jantar Mantar's suitability as a protest site, citing severe traffic snarls, restricted access, and essential service disruptions in Central Delhi.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated on Monday, The government stands by its promise; there will be no FIRs against the students. Mehta added, however, that the FIRs registered against more than 2,700 individuals for serious offences committed during the protests would not be withdrawn.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday observed that "neither a police officer using excessive force nor a hardened criminal under the garb of a student protest should be protected." These remarks came as it heard petitions related to the NEET-UG protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20.

NEW DELHI: Senior BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri on Sunday alleged that "puncture banane wale aur tala banane wale" (those who fix tyre punctures and locksmiths) outnumbered students at the recent Jantar Mantar protest against the NEET paper leak.

The apex court asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to take instructions on the PIL and reply to the plea seeking alternative arrangements for agitations. | India News

In June 2023, the Delhi Police had filed a chargesheet against Singh for the alleged sexual harassment, assault and stalking of six women wrestlers.

Considering the proximity of Jantar Mantar to Parliament, Central Vista and other government establishments, the petitioner suggested designating Ramlila Maidan or another sufficiently large and secure ground as the principal protest venue.

A Delhi court acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case. Six women wrestlers had filed allegations against the former WFI chief. The Delhi Police had filed a chargesheet against both individuals in 2023. The court reserved its verdict after hearing final arguments from both sides. Singh expressed happiness, stating that truth has prevailed as he was acquitted with honour.

NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) will hold a two-day strategy meeting in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar from August 5 to decide the next phase of its youth movement, days after calling off its Jantar Mantar protest.