Supreme Court refuses to reconstitute HPEC, calls allegations conjectures
The case involves a petition seeking reconstitution of a High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) probing student protest violence, with the Supreme Court refusing to alter the committee's constitution due to allegations being mere conjectures.
Petitioner: Shailendra Mani Tripathi; Respondent: Union of India & ORS; Bench: Chief Justice, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Justice V. Mohana
- Refused to reconstitute the High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) on grounds that allegations are mere conjectures
- Directed HPEC to proceed with enquiry into issues related to pellet guns, targeted violence against female protestors, and excessive violence/destruction of property
- Reiterated need for fairness, transparency, and dispassionate approach by HPEC
- Requested HPEC to protect identities of vulnerable witnesses and maintain confidentiality
- Directed Registry to provide paperbooks and material to nodal counsel
- Appointed Dr. Monika Gusain and Mr. C. Solomon as Amici Curiae to assist Court
- Requested HPEC to appoint a Member Secretary
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| Official title | Supreme Court Refuses To Reconstitute Committee Probing Student Protest Violence, Says Allegations Are Mere Conjectures |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | Diary No. 44078/2026 (and connected cases)Click here to read the order ", |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |