Two individuals were injured by metallic pellets fired by security personnel during a protest march in Delhi.The incident has led to a Supreme Court petition demanding a ban on pellet guns used against civilians.The petitioners argue that such weapons are 'unreasonable' and 'dangerous' tools unfit for dispersing protesters.They cite the 2020 UN guidelines against using less lethal weapons on crowds.

The protest, part of the Cockroach Janta Party campaign, began in June 2024 after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned over exam irregularities.Security forces used pellet guns, tear gas, and lathis during the July 20 demonstration, leading to widespread injuries.The petition highlights that even when protesters surrendered, RAF personnel fired pellets, causing grievous wounds.Legal arguments stress the constitutional tests of necessity and proportionality in using such weapons.The Supreme Court acknowledged peaceful protest rights but emphasized the need for self-evolved discipline in handling agitators.