Pellet guns at CJP Protest: SC says graded response required in some cases, directs Delhi govt to provide treatment
The Supreme Court of India directed the Delhi government to provide medical treatment to individuals injured by pellet guns during a protest led by Chief Justice Surya Kant. The court is reviewing the use of pellet guns, which are permitted under police rules for exceptional circumstances, amid concerns over their excessive deployment in crowd control. The case highlights ongoing debates regarding the regulation and potential ban of pellet guns against civilians.