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5 September 2026

Assault on student activist's father at Jantar Mantar

The topic provides relevant context regarding police accountability, the application of the SC/ST Act, and judicial oversight of fundamental rights, though it remains a specific incident rather than a landmark policy or constitutional development.

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Notes

  • Delhi Police updated an FIR regarding an assault at Jantar Mantar to include charges of attempt to murder (BNS Section 109), voluntarily causing hurt (BNS Section 118(2)), and provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
  • Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized that police must maintain credibility by adhering to the Constitution, acting impartially, and displaying professionalism.
  • The judiciary reiterated the principle from the D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal (1997) case, affirming that citizens do not lose their fundamental rights upon arrest.
  • Delhi Police are utilizing facial recognition systems to identify individuals with criminal antecedents at protest sites, with 2,873 individuals currently under verification.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the conduct of police personnel during protests, specifically the use of force against demonstrators, which has been termed a matter of grave concern by the judiciary.
  • The SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act is a critical legal instrument invoked in cases involving violence against members of marginalized communities.

Questions

  1. The credibility of the police force is essential for the maintenance of law and order in a democracy. Discuss the importance of professional conduct and constitutional adherence by law enforcement agencies in handling public protests. 150 words
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  2. Examine the significance of the D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal (1997) judgment in protecting the fundamental rights of citizens against potential police excesses. How does this judicial framework balance the state's power to maintain order with the protection of individual liberties? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The landmark judgment in 'D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal' (1997) primarily deals with which of the following?

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