SC to Set up High-Powered Panel to Probe Allegations of Police Excesses During NEET Protest
Police said the technology identified 2,873 people with serious criminal antecedents and was used to prevent damage during the protests.
- In a recent Supreme Court affidavit, the Delhi Police acknowledged utilizing a facial recognition system during NEET-UG protests, maintaining the technology was deployed in "legitimate State interest."
- Following the July 20 "Sansad Chalo" march, police defended their surveillance strategy, stating plainclothes "spotters" were deployed to keep a "vigil on anti-social elements or criminal activities."
- The police affidavit reported that the facial recognition system identified 2,873 individuals with serious criminal antecedents, with 92 involved in over 10 cases ranging from murder to narcotic offences.
- On Tuesday, the Supreme Court announced a high-powered committee, including retired judges and a former DGP, to examine allegations of police excesses against student protesters.
- The committee will examine "all issues related to the use of force by the police," while the Centre indicated it is "serious" about not pursuing FIRs against students without criminal antecedents.
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SC's high-powered panel to probe police excesses against NEET protesters
The Supreme Court has decided to form a high-powered committee, including retired judges and former top police officials, to investigate allegations of police excesses against student protesters in Delhi. The committee will examine video evidence and complaints, particularly from female protesters, and the court may quash FIRs against students without grave criminal antecedents, upholding the right to peaceful protest.
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will constitute a high-powered committee headed by a former Supreme Court judge to examine allegations of police excesses against student protesters and other issues arising from demonstrations over alleged examination paper leaks. The panel will also include a former High Court judge and a retired Director General of Police. India News | SC to Set Up High…
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