- By Aditya Jha
- Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:42 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
- Justice Bhuyan concerned over Delhi police's excessive force.
- Criticized officers for assaulting student protesters, losing detachment.
- Stressed police must maintain credibility and avoid excessive force.
Delhi Protest: Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on Friday expressed concern over the alleged use of excessive force by the Delhi police against the protesting students on July 20. He stressed that the detachment expected from the police officers has been missing, further calling it a matter of grave concern. The supreme court judge further stated that common people expect justice from them, and hence the officers need to maintain their credibility.
Judge Bhuyan Expresses Concern
While speaking at the book launch of a former bureaucrat, Judge Bhuyan stated that he was disappointed watching the young officers assaulting the protesters. "All of us are dismayed when we see young officers of the Indian Police Service personally going and assaulting protesters and demonstrators. This is something very, very distressing to observe," Justice Bhuyan said.
"The detachment expected of police officers somehow seems to be disappearing, and this is indeed a matter of grave concern," the top court judge added. He further stated that policing can be done without using excessive force, further advising the police officers to maintain their credibility.
'Police Must Maintain Credibility'
"For most common people, a policeman on the street wearing a whistle and a lathi represents the power and authority of the state. When they feel wronged, they seek the help of the police. It is, therefore, of utmost importance that the police force maintains its credibility," the Supreme Court said.
The Delhi police were heavily criticized by the opposition parties and members of various civil societies for an alleged excessive use of force against the protesters during their peaceful march towards the parliament. The Supreme Court has formed a high-level committee to examine the complaints of lathi charges and use of tear gas and pellet guns.
The Supreme Court judge also raised concerns over the extrajudicial killings and fake encounters.