Delhi Police Registers 3 FIRs over Anti-CEC Protests, None Named
Police detained nearly 1,000 people and booked protesters under public-order laws after demonstrations over alleged irregularities in electoral roll revisions.
- On Saturday, Delhi Police registered three FIRs following Friday's protests at Jantar Mantar, where demonstrators demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- Authorities had prohibited public gatherings of five or more people under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, with police deploying more than 5,000 security personnel to enforce the restrictions across central Delhi.
- Nearly 1,000 people were detained across the city, including Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi, Swaraj India leader Yogendra Yadav, and RJD MP Manoj Jha, as officers prevented crowds from reaching the demonstration site.
- Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita penalizes disobedience of a public servant's order, with convictions potentially resulting in imprisonment of up to six months or a fine of up to ₹2,500.
- The Election Commission defended the Special Intensive Revision process, stating it aims to ensure electoral roll accuracy, while no individuals were named as accused in the FIRs despite opposition allegations of irregularities.
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Delhi Police file 3 FIRs over Jantar Mantar protest against CEC
Delhi Police have registered three FIRs and detained nearly 1,000 individuals, including prominent political leaders and activists, following protests at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protests, which violated prohibitory orders, were in response to allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Delhi: At Least Three FIRs Registered over Jantar Mantar Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The cases have been registered under Sections 223, 221, 132, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for violating prohibitory orders, obstructing public servants, and unlawful assembly. The police are investigating the matter. India News | Delhi: At Least Three FIRs Registered over Jantar Mantar Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Delhi Police registers 3 FIRs over anti-CEC protests, none named
Delhi Police filed three FIRs connected to protests held on Friday by students and political activists. The protests aimed to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of electoral roll manipulation. Police imposed prohibitory orders to ensure public safety and prevent gatherings without prior permission. Nearly 1,000 individuals were detained, including prominent political leaders and activists during …
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