The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has decided to withdraw its proposed September 5 march from India Gate to Police Headquarters following what it described as a ‘positive assurance’ from the government over the withdrawal of cases linked to protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
The development came after Solicitor General SG Mehta informed the Supreme Court that the Delhi Police has sought the quashing of 13 First Information Reports (FIRs) registered in connection with violence during protests held at Jantar Mantar between July 20 and 25. Earlier the Delhi Police has approached the Supreme Court seeking the use of its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to quash the FIRs. In the same application, the Delhi Police has also sought permission to register fresh FIRs against 2,873 people who were present during the protests. I believe there are about 13 FIRs in Delhi, which they have mentioned in the application.”
The provision gives the top court extraordinary powers to pass orders necessary to ensure complete justice. Earlier on Monday Das said, “Today we received news that the Delhi Police has filed an application in the Supreme Court stating that they do not wish to pursue the FIRs.
