CJP’s September 5 protest march will proceed as planned after the Supreme Court refused a plea seeking restrictions on the Delhi demonstration
The Supreme Court has refused to intervene against the September 5 protest march announced by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Delhi, saying there was no basis at this stage to presume that the demonstration would result in any untoward incident.
The proposed march is scheduled to begin at India Gate and proceed towards the Delhi Police Headquarters. A petition had sought restrictions on marches and processions in the Lutyens’ Delhi area without prior police permission, citing security concerns ahead of the upcoming BRICS Summit.
SC declines to presume trouble
The bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined to grant a stay on the proposed demonstration.
The court indicated that there was no material before it to assume that the march would necessarily lead to an untoward situation. The court instead emphasised responsible conduct by those participating in and managing the protest.
The development means the proposed September 5 march has not been blocked by the apex court at this stage.
CJP had announced march over unfulfilled commitments
The CJP had announced the protest on August 24, alleging that the government had failed to fulfil commitments made to protesting youths during negotiations on July 25.
According to the group, the earlier nationwide agitation was withdrawn in good faith after assurances from the government. CJP has alleged that key commitments, including issues concerning FIRs registered against protesters, remain unresolved.
The September 5 demonstration is being billed by the group as a peaceful protest to demand accountability over those alleged lapses.
March planned from India Gate to Police HQ
The organisers have said the march will begin at India Gate and move towards the New Delhi Police Headquarters.
CJP has called on students, youth organisations and young citizens from across the country to participate. Families of students who died in connection with the NEET-related controversy and people who allege they were victims of police action during earlier protests are expected to be involved in the march.
The proposed demonstration follows an earlier July protest that was stopped by police, with allegations of excessive force subsequently becoming the subject of legal and political controversy.
AISA backs September 5 protest
The proposed march has also received support from the All India Students’ Association (AISA).
AISA said it supports the demonstration as part of demands for accountability over police action during the earlier protests. Its demands include withdrawal of FIRs against students and an inquiry into allegations of pellet and bullet firing during the July 20 demonstration.
Security concerns raised ahead of BRICS Summit
The plea seeking restrictions on the march had highlighted security concerns in the national capital, particularly with the BRICS Summit approaching.
The petitioner had sought directions that no protest march or procession be permitted in Lutyens’ Delhi without prior police approval.
The Supreme Court, however, did not find sufficient basis to halt the September 5 demonstration in advance.
The court’s approach effectively leaves the authorities responsible for maintaining law and order while expecting protesters to ensure that the demonstration remains peaceful and orderly.
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