विद्यार्थी आंदोलनातील पोलिसी बळाच्या वापराची चौकशी करण्यासाठी...

By GT24x7 Reporter · 20 August 2026 · GlobalToday24x7

In a significant judicial intervention aimed at addressing allegations of administrative misconduct and civil rights violations, a Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant officially constituted a high-level five-member independent committee on August 20, 2026. The panel has been tasked with conducting an exhaustive and impartial probe into allegations concerning the excessive and disproportionate use of police force against student protesters during recent agitation campaigns. Headed by former Supreme Court Justice R. Subhash Reddy, the multi-member investigative body brings together retired judicial authorities and veteran law enforcement administrators to examine police actions, institutional responses, and the sequence of events that escalated tensions between state authorities and student groups.

The constitution of the panel reflects a comprehensive approach to evaluating both law enforcement misconduct and public order disruptions. Joining Justice R. Subhash Reddy on the committee are Justice Ravi Shanker Jha, former Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court; Justice Shalinder Kaur, former Judge of the Delhi High Court; Rishi Kumar Shukla, former Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI); and L. R. Bishnoi, former Director General of Police (DGP) of Meghalaya. Beyond investigating claims of unprovoked police brutality, the Supreme Court has mandated the committee to examine allegations of violent acts committed by protesters, instances of institutional oversight, and severe charges regarding the harassment, intimidation, and molestation of female student protesters during the demonstrations.

Judicial Oversight, Terms of Reference, and Scope of Inquiry

The apex court's mandate empowers the five-member panel to record testimonies, examine digital evidence, review medical reports, and evaluate video footage from the protest sites to establish a definitive timeline. By integrating seasoned judicial minds alongside former top-tier police administrators, the Supreme Court aims to balance accountability for executive overreach with a thorough review of public safety management.

The committee is expected to submit a comprehensive factual report containing concrete findings and systemic recommendations to prevent future confrontations between student bodies and security forces. Legal observers emphasize that the outcome of this inquiry will serve as an important precedent for safeguarding peaceful democratic protests, defining boundaries for police intervention, and protecting student rights across educational institutions nationwide.