Delhi NEET protest: SC panel to hear evidence on pellet gun use, harassment claims on Oct 29, 30

24 Oct 2026, 04:06 PM 5 min read

Delhi NEET protest: SC panel to hear evidence on pellet gun use, harassment claims on Oct 29, 30 left Security personnel during the protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi in July 2026. File Sushil Kumar Verma Sushil Kumar Verma SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA Security personnel soon after the the resignation news of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Photo: Sushil Kumar Verma/The Hindu Members of the public and anyone affected by the violence can walk in between 11.30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on October 29 and 30 to submit complaints or representations, or present evidenc New Delhi The Supreme Court-appointed High Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC), probing the alleged violence during the July Jantar Mantar protests, will hold a two-day sitting in New Delhi on October 29 and 30 to hear affected persons and record evidence on the alleged use of pellet guns and harassment of female protesters, officials said on Saturday (October 24, 2026).

Supreme Court probe panel to prioritise use of pellet gun, harassment of female protesters during July 20 march to Parliament storyline 1 From stars to streets: The history of Jantar Mantar in New Delhi storyline 1 Hundreds, including Neha, woman journalist who alleged sexual harassment by cop, detained as Delhi protest demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s removal enters third day storyline 1 The panel will hold its proceedings from 11 a.m.

onwards at its office at Shiksha Sadan, 17 Rouse Avenue Institutional Area, they said. CRPF ‘verifying’ reports of pellet guns used against protesters in Delhi: official CRPF ‘verifying’ reports of pellet guns used against protesters in Delhi: official The Hindu reported about two persons, who were hit by pellets allegedly fired by RAF personnel, during the July 20 CJP-led protest march to Parliament CRPF ‘verifying’ reports of pellet guns used against protesters in Delhi: official storyline 1 Members of the public and anyone affected by the violence can walk in between 11.30 a.m.

and 3 p.m. on October 29 and 30 to submit complaints or representations, or present evidence, provided they carry valid identity documentation. The committee will specifically examine the alleged use of pellet guns, targeted violence and harassment of female protesters, as well as instances of excessive force and property damage on both sides, officials said. left A graphic showing the working of a pellet gun and reported injuries sustained by protesters The Hindu Graphics Chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Justice R.

Subhash Reddy, the five-member panel was constituted by the apex court while hearing several petitions alleging police excesses against student protesters during the agitation spearheaded by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), alongside counter-allegations of violence against police personnel. Cockroach Janta Party protests | Collection of The Hindu’s ground reports complexpackage 1 left File picture of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi along with a victim of alleged pellet gun firing during the students’ protest march in New Delhi - **EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image received on July 24, 2026, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi along with a victim of alleged pellet gun firing during a students protest march carried out by Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on 20th July, intercts with media, in New Delhi.

(Handout via PTI Photo) (PTI07_24_2026_000250A) The panel also comprises former Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Ravi Shankar Jha, former Delhi High Court judge Justice Shalinder Kaur, former CBI director Rishi Kumar Shukla, and retired Meghalaya Director General of Police L.R. Bishnoi. To facilitate widespread participation and safeguard vulnerable witnesses, the committee has also launched an online portal, hpec.nic.in.

Affected persons, witnesses, and stakeholders can access prescribed formats on the portal to upload statements, representations, and supporting documentary evidence. “The online portal has been developed in compliance with the Supreme Court's directions to safeguard the interests of vulnerable witnesses and facilitate the submission of material by affected persons and other concerned stakeholders,” a public notice issued earlier had said.

Delhi protest crackdown: Supreme Court says right to peaceful protest constitutionally protected, mulls framing guidelines Delhi protest crackdown: Supreme Court says right to peaceful protest constitutionally protected, mulls framing guidelines The Supreme Court said it will hear on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) multiple petitions concerning the nationwide protests over examination paper leaks, including those alleging police excesses during the July 20 Parliament march led by the Cockroach Janta Party Delhi protest crackdown: Supreme Court says right to peaceful protest constitutionally protected, mulls framing guidelines storyline 1 The top court has directed the HPEC to extend full protection to vulnerable witnesses, ensuring their identities remain confidential, while maintaining utmost secrecy regarding the statements and evidence submitted by them.

The CJP-led march to Parliament on July 20 saw violent clashes between security personnel and demonstrators, during which police used tear gas shells and baton charges to disperse the crowd. Some students were admitted to hospitals with injuries arising from the possible use of pellet guns. The student-led agitation, which commenced at Jantar Mantar on June 20 and spread across several cities, was called off on July 25 following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.