SC panel launches portal for complaints, evidence on use of pellet guns, violence during July protest at Jantar Mantar
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The Supreme Court-appointed High Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC), tasked with inquiring into violence at Jantar Mantar , Delhi, and other places outside Delhi during the CJP protests in July has opened an online portal for people to upload complaints and representations, according to a Home Ministry statement on Saturday.
Adding to this, File photo of A Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters shouting slogans at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 23, 2026 during the protest to demand the resignation of India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET exam irregularities (AFP) The statement added that priority will be given to complaints of pellet use and harassment of female protesters among others. Track live updates on CJP protest
Meanwhile, “The HPEC shall examine all issues enumerated in paragraphs 12 and 13 of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s Order dated August 18, 2026, and paragraph 5(i) of the order dated September 10, 2026. Priority will be given to matters pertaining to the use of pellet guns, targeted violence and harassment of female protestors, and excessive violence and destruction of property occasioned on either side,” a government statement shared.
Notably, The paragraphs mentioned in the two SC orders are about the same issues: use of pellets, electric batons, violence against protesters, including police personnel, compensation, and targeted violence.
As per the latest buzz, The statement shared that the portal http://hpec.nic.in has been launched for the convenience of the affected people including victims among police and other security forces during the protests.
In further updates, “The Portal is designed in such a manner as to enable due protection to vulnerable witnesses and also to keep the identities confidential and undisclosed, if so wished by the affected persons. The affected persons and other stakeholders are encouraged to access the portal and upload their complaints/representations making use of the formats as applicable, “the statement shared adding that those who wish to submit the complaints submit the complaints, can do so at the Office of the HPEC at Shiksha Sadan, 17, Rouse Avenue Institutional Area, New Delhi 110002 between 1400 hrs. and 1600 Hrs. on all working days.
On top of that, “Submissions can also be sent by post at the above address or by email at hpec2026.enquiry[at]nic[dot]in,” the statement shared.
HT checked the portal, where one can submit information in four different ways: as an affected person (including police personnel), those who want to submit complaints or are witnesses but wish to remain anonymous, the third is for submitting any other information confidentially, and the fourth is for those with suggestions for the HPEC. For each category, there are different questions along with the option to attach complaints. There is also a question to check if the victim was sexually assaulted. One can also post videos and photographs of the injuries, the incident or the medical reports.
Source: Hindustan Times