Crime & Law · India
Supreme Court to frame rules on pellet gun use during protests
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, is set to frame guidelines on the use of pellet guns during protests. The court questioned the use of force against students during demonstrations, stating that using force against citizens in the name of a powerful nation is unacceptable. A lawyer argued for the withdrawal of cases against students, referencing future generations. The court also indicated it would decide on the state government's ability to withdraw FIRs.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 8 · Right 4 n = 13
- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (8): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan (Hindi), NDTV, Navbharat Times, The Free Press Journal, The Tribune
- Right (4): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, News18 Hindi, Punjab Kesari