The Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, emphasized the need for accountability in police actions during the 'Cockroach Janta Party' protests and alleged use of force.The court referred to incidents of violence and called for an independent investigation into claims of pellet gun use, tear gas, and lathi charges.It suggested forming a Special Investigation Team (SIT) or high-powered committee to probe the incidents.The bench stressed the importance of creating a uniform national protocol for handling protests and crowd control.

Key quotes from the hearing included demands for legal action against those involved in excesses, calls for transparency in investigations, and recognition of protests as a democratic right.The court also directed states to release protesting students under 18 without criminal records and prohibited coercive actions against them.Additionally, it ordered the preservation of evidence like CCTV footage and digital data related to the protests.

The controversy began with the CJI's May 15 remarks comparing unruly youths to 'cockroaches', which sparked the nationwide protests and eventually led to the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.