Delhi HC to hear PIL seeking NIA probe into 'Chalo Sansad' protest tomorrow

The Delhi High Court on Thursday agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation PIL seeking a National Investigation Agency NIA probe into the violence that allegedly took place during the July 20 Chalo Sansad protest over the alleged NEET paper leakThe petition seeks the transfer of all First Information Reports FIRs registered by the Delhi Police in connection with the incident to a specialised investigating agency and requests action against those allegedly involved in the violenceHigh Court lists PIL for hearing on FridayThe matter was mentioned before a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas KariaAppearing for the petitioner Advocate Barun Kumar Sinha requested the court to hear the matter on an urgent basis Accepting the request the Bench listed the PIL for hearing on FridayPetition filed by former Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha officebearerThe PIL has been filed by Satish Kumar Aggarwal a former VicePresident of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha through advocates Sneh Vardhan and Pratibha SinhaThe respondents named in the petition include the Union of India the National Investigation Agency NIA the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI the Delhi Police Commissioner and the Government of the National Capital Territory NCT of DelhiPetition seeks transfer of FIRs and specialised probeAccording to the petition protests over the alleged NEET paper leak began at Jantar Mantar on June 6 2026 and culminated in the Chalo Sansad march on July 20The petitioner has alleged that the demonstration turned violent leading to incidents of stonepelting injuries to police personnel attacks on journalists damage to public and private property obstruction of emergency services and attempts by protesters to move towards Parliament HouseThe PIL seeks directions for the NIA or another specialised investigating agency to investigate the July 20 incident including the alleged attempt to breach the Parliament area and attacks on security personnelIt also seeks the transfer of all FIRs registered by the Delhi Police in connection with the incident to the investigating agency for a consolidated probePlea seeks identification of those responsible for violenceThe petition has further requested the High Court to direct authorities to identify all individuals allegedly responsible for violence vandalism damage to public and private property and obstruction of emergency servicesIt also seeks directions to register FIRs wherever necessary and initiate legal action against those found responsible in accordance with the lawPetition raises allegations over funding and political involvementThe PIL alleges that the agitation which initially began as a protest against the alleged NEET examination paper leak was later influenced by political leaders and other groupsIt also raises allegations regarding foreign funding and the involvement of certain activists and organisations and seeks an investigation into those aspects These allegations are part of the petition and are yet to be examined or adjudicated by the courtThe petitioner has argued that while the right to peaceful protest is protected under the Constitution it cannot be used as a cover for violence destruction of property or acts that allegedly threaten public order and national securityThe Delhi High Court is expected to hear the matter on FridayWith inputs from ANI