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Former Supreme Court Judge Appointed to Probe Police Action on Parliament March
✍️ TOI India
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 07:41 AM
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The government has named a retired Supreme Court judge to head an inquiry into the police response during the recent CJP-led march at Parliament.
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced that a former Supreme Court judge will chair a probe into the police handling of the recent CJP march that took place at the Parliament complex. The decision follows criticism from civil‑rights groups and opposition parties over alleged heavy‑handed tactics used by law‑enforcement officers during the demonstration.
The march, organized by the Confederation of Judicial Professionals (CJP), aimed to highlight concerns over judicial independence and was staged inside the parliamentary precinct. Video footage and eyewitness accounts suggested that police used force to disperse participants, prompting calls for an independent investigation.
The appointed judge has been tasked with examining all evidence, including CCTV recordings, police logs and statements from marchers, to determine whether the response complied with legal standards. A detailed report is expected to be submitted to the Home Ministry within a stipulated period, after which appropriate action may be recommended.
Political leaders and legal experts have welcomed the move, saying an impartial inquiry is essential to restore public confidence in both the police and the judiciary.
The march, organized by the Confederation of Judicial Professionals (CJP), aimed to highlight concerns over judicial independence and was staged inside the parliamentary precinct. Video footage and eyewitness accounts suggested that police used force to disperse participants, prompting calls for an independent investigation.
The appointed judge has been tasked with examining all evidence, including CCTV recordings, police logs and statements from marchers, to determine whether the response complied with legal standards. A detailed report is expected to be submitted to the Home Ministry within a stipulated period, after which appropriate action may be recommended.
Political leaders and legal experts have welcomed the move, saying an impartial inquiry is essential to restore public confidence in both the police and the judiciary.