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22 August 2026

Rahul Gandhi's protest over pellet gun victim

The incident serves as a relevant case study for discussing police accountability, crowd-control protocols, and the role of judicial oversight in addressing grievances against law enforcement agencies.

1 min read Day 3 of 3 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • A 19-year-old student sustained severe eye injuries from pellet guns during a protest on July 20.
  • The FIR was registered under Sections 118(1) and 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
  • Initial police reports denied the use of pellet guns, but general diary entries from the Sansad Marg police station confirmed their deployment by the Rapid Action Force (RAF).
  • The Supreme Court has constituted a five-member High-Powered Enquiry Committee to investigate the use of force, including pellet guns, lathis, tear gas, and electric batons, during the protest.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding crowd-control protocols and the accountability of law enforcement agencies in handling student demonstrations.
  • The incident highlights the challenges citizens face in registering FIRs for police-related grievances and the role of oversight mechanisms in ensuring institutional accountability.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 3 in Investigation into pellet gun use during Delhi student protests, which has been running since 5 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Examine the legal and ethical implications of using non-lethal crowd-control measures like pellet guns during civil protests. How can the state balance the maintenance of public order with the protection of fundamental rights? 150 words
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  2. The registration of an FIR is a mandatory first step in the criminal justice process. Discuss the challenges citizens face in accessing this right and evaluate the role of judicial oversight in ensuring police accountability and the rule of law in India. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under which legislation are offences related to voluntarily causing hurt using dangerous weapons currently registered in India?

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