Let July 20 probe into Delhi protest kick off: Supreme Court on plea to widen remit

The Supreme Court has ruled that the five-member high-powered enquiry committee, led by former judge Justice R Subhash Reddy, should be permitted to conduct an independent investigation into claims of excessive force during the July 20 protest in Delhi. Petitioners have requested the committee's reformation and a broader probe into the alleged involvement of Union home minister Amit Shah and other senior government and police officials.

The case was brought before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who stated that the application would be listed and the committee would be monitored throughout the process. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that the petitioners' request was "mischievous" and questioned the committee's proposed composition. The petitioners argue that the current committee lacks the necessary expertise and representation to conduct an impartial inquiry into the allegations, particularly regarding the roles of Union home minister Amit Shah, Delhi Police commissioner Anurag Kumar, and other senior officials.