Supreme Court panel to hear Jantar Mantar violence claims on October 29-30

India Today · India Today News Desk · 2026-10-24 07:40 UTC

The Supreme Court-appointed panel will hear affected people and record evidence over two days The proceedings seek accountability while protecting vulnerable witnesses and keeping their identities confidential

The Supreme Court-appointed panel will hear affected people and record evidence over two days. The proceedings seek accountability while protecting vulnerable witnesses and keeping their identities confidential.

The Supreme Court-appointed High Powered Enquiry Committee probing alleged violence during the July protests at Jantar Mantar will hold a two-day sitting on October 29 and 30, news agency Press Trust of India reported, citing officials.

The committee will hear affected people and record evidence related to the alleged use of pellet guns, targeted violence, harassment of female protesters, excessive force and property damage by both sides.

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