CJI Surya Kant on police ‘brutality’ against NEET paper-leak protesters: 'Mere agitation can't justify lathi-charge'
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that police brutality against NEET paper-leak protesters cannot be justified by mere agitation, emphasizing the constitutional right to peaceful protest. The Supreme Court is hearing a petition regarding police excess during the protests at Jantar Mantar, where police reportedly used lathis and tear gas to disperse crowds. CJI Kant called for an independent examination of police actions and stressed the need for a uniform national protocol for handling demonstrations.