Supreme Court forms 5-member committee led by ex-SC judge to probe student protest violence
The case concerns allegations of excessive and disproportionate use of force by police and security personnel against peaceful student protestors in Delhi and other locations. The Court constituted a High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) to conduct an independent and impartial investigation into these incidents.
Petitioner: Shaileendra Mani Tripathi; Respondents: Union of India & Ors.; Bench: Hon'ble The Chief Justice, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Hon'ble Mrs. Justice V. Mohana.
- Constituted a 5-member High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) to investigate the alleged violence.
- Appointed Hon'ble Mr. Justice (Retd.) R. Subhash Reddy as Chairperson.
- Appointed Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ravi Shankar Jha, Hon'ble Mrs. Justice Shalinder Kaur, Shri Rishi Kumar Shukla, and Dr. L.R. Bishnoi as members.
- Directed the HPEC to consider issues including the use of excessive force, pellet guns, electric batons, lathi charges, and tear gas against protestors.
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| Official title | Supreme Court Forms 5-Member Committee Led By Ex-SC Judge Subhash Reddy To Probe Student Protest Violence |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | WP(Crl) 280/2026 |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |