Can police hide their identity during protests? What the law, court rulings say

The presence of Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force personnel in plainclothes during the recent 'Sansad Chalo' protest has sparked concerns about police identification and accountability. The protests, organized by the Cockroach Janata Party over the NEET paper leak, escalated into violent clashes, resulting in injuries to both officers and protesters, with one individual in the ICU. Legal experts are now examining the implications of police anonymity in crowd control situations.

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