'We Don't Have Time to Watch Videos': CJI Declines Urgent Hearing on Plea Against Police Action on CJP Protesters

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to urgently hear a petition seeking intervention over alleged police action against protesters associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

During the mentioning of the matter before a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, the court refused to grant an immediate hearing, observing that it was not inclined to examine video clips presented by the petitioner at this stage.

What Happened in Court?

A lawyer appearing before the Chief Justice requested the Supreme Court to urgently hear a plea alleging police excesses against students and protesters participating in demonstrations over the NEET-UG 2026 controversy and demands for reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA).

While mentioning the matter, the counsel referred to video recordings that allegedly showed police action during the protests.

Responding to the request, Chief Justice Surya Kant said the court did not have time to watch such videos and declined to list the matter urgently.

The bench also advised the counsel not to waste the court's time while pressing for an immediate hearing.

Allegations Raised in the Petition

According to the lawyer, the petition concerns alleged police action against students protesting over issues including:

• Alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak
• Examination-related grievances
• Demands for reforms in the National Testing Agency
• Police action during demonstrations at Jantar Mantar

The Supreme Court, however, did not examine the merits of the allegations during the brief mentioning.

Background of the CJP Protests

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been leading protests over examination-related issues, including alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.

Supporters have been staging demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, demanding greater accountability and reforms in the examination system.

Education activist Sonam Wangchuk later joined the movement and began a hunger strike in support of the protesters' demands, bringing additional public attention to the campaign.

The movement has also witnessed marches, demonstrations and political reactions from several opposition parties.

Earlier High Court Proceedings

The issue had also reached the Delhi High Court, where a plea seeking urgent intervention over the police action was mentioned earlier.

The High Court also declined to grant urgent relief, leaving the matter to proceed through the normal judicial process.

Case Remains Outside Urgent Hearing List

With the Supreme Court declining to entertain the plea on an urgent basis, there has been no judicial examination of the allegations raised in the petition at this stage.

The broader issues surrounding the protests, examination reforms and the allegations of police action continue to remain subjects of public and political debate.

Key Highlights

• The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on a plea related to alleged police action against CJP protesters.
• Chief Justice Surya Kant said the court did not have time to watch videos submitted with the plea.
• The petition relates to protests over alleged NEET-UG 2026 irregularities and NTA reforms.
• The court did not examine the merits of the allegations during the mentioning.
• The Delhi High Court had also earlier declined an urgent hearing on the issue.
• The protests at Jantar Mantar continue to draw legal and political attention.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What did the Supreme Court decide?

The Supreme Court declined to urgently hear a plea alleging police excesses against protesters at Jantar Mantar.

Why did the Chief Justice refuse an urgent hearing?

During the mentioning, the Chief Justice said the court did not have time to watch video material referred to by the petitioner and declined urgent listing.

What is the petition about?

The plea concerns allegations of police action against students and protesters demonstrating over alleged NEET-UG 2026 irregularities and demands for examination reforms.

Did the Supreme Court rule on the allegations?

No. The court only declined to hear the matter urgently and did not examine the merits of the allegations.

What is the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)?

The CJP is a group that has been organising protests over examination-related issues, including alleged NEET irregularities and reforms in the National Testing Agency.

Has any other court heard the matter?

The Delhi High Court had also earlier declined to take up a similar plea on an urgent basis.