The CJP protests began in June over repeated national exam paper leaks. The movement gained momentum after climate rights activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest and began a hunger fast in solidarity.
Meanwhile, Delhi Police and the Rapid Action Force (RAF) reportedly resorted to lathi charge, teargas shelling and the use of pellet guns to stop the CJP protestors on a “Sansad Chalo” march to the parliament on July 20.
The protests were eventually called off days later after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan tendered his resignation as minister, which was a key demand put forth by the protestors.
Other demands placed before the Central government during talks between CJP’s spokespersons and the government were that criminal cases registered against students and protesters in connection with their participation in the protests be withdrawn.
This aspect of the matter is now likely to be raised before the Court in the application that will be heard tomorrow.
The Supreme Court has already set up a committee to examine the alleged police excesses against protestors as well as the alleged violence by protestors against police.