A series of peaceful protests across the capital city of Delhi have been met with a brutal police crackdown, sparking outrage and concern among students, parents, and political organizations. The protests began following the announcement of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) results on June 4, 2024, which were marred by allegations of paper leaks, cheating, errors in the question papers, and the erroneous awarding of grace marks.

Students, activists, and several political groups have been demanding a re-examination, citing the irregularities. In response, protests have erupted nationwide, with Delhi becoming the focal point of the movement. Despite the peaceful nature of the protests, Delhi Police have repeatedly resorted to lathi charges and mass detentions.

Key incidents include:

• June 27, 2024: Activists, student groups, and members of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) were lathi-charged and detained near Parliament during protests against NEET-UG and UGC-NET irregularities.
• June 27, 2024: Over a dozen students, including members of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union, were detained at Jantar Mantar while protesting.
• June 24, 2024: More than two dozen students, including National Students' Union of India (NSUI) members, were detained at Jantar Mantar, with approximately 80 students being arrested before their march to Parliament.
• June 20, 2024: Members of the All India Students Association (AISA), Students’ Federation of India (SFI), and JNU Students’ Union were detained during a protest outside the Ministry of Education.

These acts of police violence have been condemned by protestors, who argue that their fundamental rights, including the right to protest, freedom of speech, and the right to life, are being violated. The incidents have been widely reported in the media, with growing calls for accountability and justice. We urgently appeal to you to exercise Section 12 (a) of the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019, and take suo moto cognizance of this incident and initiate an independent inquiry through NHRC’s investigation wing.