The Supreme Court agreed to review a case on August 3, 2026, regarding holding organizers accountable for the violence during protests in New Delhi on July 20. A lawyer representing a retired Air Force officer brought forward this request.
He argued that instead of calming the situation after July 20, the organizers made it worse. Many young protesters used harsh language and shared videos online. The lawyer suggested they should perform seven days of community service as punishment rather than facing legal charges through FIRs.
The lawyer also highlighted confusion caused by differing instructions from various states on handling the protests. He stressed that the Supreme Court should address this issue due to its national impact.
The Chief Justice indicated the case would likely be heard soon, either the next day or shortly after.