Supreme Court declines blanket ban on pellet guns, orders care for injured protesters
The Supreme Court of India has refused to impose a blanket ban on the use of pellet guns for crowd control purposes. The court directed the Delhi government to ensure that all protesters injured during demonstrations receive medical treatment. It ordered the preservation of ammunition logs to facilitate thorough investigations into incidents. The bench also stressed the importance of equipping police personnel with adequate protective gear. The court acknowledged that peaceful protests can at times be exploited by bad actors.
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