Who are the 5 members of the high-powered enquiry panel named by Supreme Court to probe attacks on police, students during CJP protest?
The five-member committee was constituted by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and judges Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana
The Supreme Court has established a high-powered committee, led by former Justice R. Subhash Reddy, to investigate allegations of police excesses against student protesters and attacks on police personnel during a recent CJP protest in Delhi. The committee, comprised of distinguished judicial and law enforcement figures, will prioritise examining incidents of targeted violence against female protesters and damage to public property, while also giving due consideration to the well-being of police personnel and their families
The Supreme Court has established a high-powered committee, led by former Justice R. Subhash Reddy, to investigate allegations of police excesses against student protesters and attacks on police personnel during a recent CJP protest in Delhi. The committee, comprised of distinguished judicial and law enforcement figures, will prioritise examining incidents of targeted violence against female protesters and damage to public property, while also giving due consideration to the well-being of police personnel and their families
The Supreme Court has established a high-powered committee, led by former Justice R. Subhash Reddy, to investigate allegations of police excesses against student protesters and attacks on police personnel during a recent CJP protest in Delhi. The committee, comprised of distinguished judicial and law enforcement figures, will prioritise examining incidents of targeted violence against female protesters and damage to public property, while also giving due consideration to the well-being of police personnel and their families
The Supreme Court has formed a high-powered committee to investigate allegations of police excesses against student protesters and attacks on police personnel during the protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Delhi in July.
The five-member committee was constituted by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and judges Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana.
Who are five members of the enquiry committee?
The High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) will be headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice R. Subhash Reddy.
Other judicial members of the panel include former Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Ravi Shankar Jha, former Delhi High Court judge Justice Shalinder Kaur.
Former CBI Director Rishi Kumar Shukla and retired Meghalaya Director General of Police Dr L.R. Bishnoi are also part of the committee.
In an order dated August 18 and published on Thursday, the bench said the members of the High-Powered Enquiry Committee has been chosen based on their individual expertise and experience.
"We are confident that the recommendations of the HPEC will be of invaluable assistance to this Court, and the committee will be able to undertake a comprehensive assessment of all such issues as merit due contemplation," the apex court added.
Pointing out that the enquiry will not be a one-time exercise, the bench asked the panel to carry out a continuous and periodic assessment of the issues and submit its interim findings periodically.
The top court also asked the committee to give priority to allegations of targeted violence, harassment and molestation of female protesters.
The committee was also asked to submit a report on damage to public property, including government installations and vehicles, caused by protesters during the demonstrations.
The Supreme Court observed that injuries sustained by police personnel and the mental trauma borne by their families should be given due recognition and consideration on a par with grievances raised by the protesters.
The bench said both parties are free to approach the enquiry committee to submit evidence and suggestions as well. Complainants and witnesses may also approach anonymously to protect their identities.
"It is further clarified that the constitution of the HPEC by us shall in no way deter or debar the police authorities or other security forces from taking administrative or disciplinary action against such of their officers as may be found to be in contravention of the rules governing their conduct," the bench said.