Despite Centre’s assurance, people still being called to explain their presence at protest site, says member of Congress’ legal aid

Legal advocates report that protesters in Delhi are still being summoned by police despite government assurances that cases would be withdrawn. The situation involves ongoing legal friction between the state and activists following recent demonstrations at Jantar Mantar.
Days after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called off its agitation at Jantar Mantar, protesters continued to be summoned by the Delhi Police until Thursday (July 30, 2026) afternoon to explain their presence at the protest site, according to Rishav Ranjan, a member of the Congress party’s legal cell who has been involved in providing legal aid.
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