Delhi Jantar Mantar Student Protest | Delhi Police Denies Excessive Force Allegations In SC

Delhi Police has denied allegations of excessive force during the student protest at Jantar Mantar, telling the Supreme Court that its actions were taken in good faith and within the law. In its affidavit, the police said its primary objective was maintaining law and order and securing Parliament, government officials and ordinary citizens. It argued that the situation rapidly turned violent and officers had to make immediate decisions based on on-the-spot security assessments, rather than selected videos or media reports.