The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced that it will launch an online portal where injured protesters and eyewitnesses can upload photographs of police personnel they allege assaulted demonstrators during the recent student protests over the examination paper leak controversy.
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said the platform will serve as a repository of evidence that the party intends to use for filing formal complaints against identified police personnel. If the Delhi Police does not register FIRs based on these complaints, CJP says it will approach the courts seeking judicial intervention.
The announcement comes after the “Sansad Chalo” march in Delhi, where clashes between protesters and police resulted in injuries, detentions and conflicting accounts of what transpired.
While student groups and CJP have accused the police of using excessive force against peaceful protesters, Delhi Police has maintained that demonstrators turned violent, violated prohibitory orders and damaged public property. As of now, Delhi Police has not publicly responded to CJP’s proposed evidence-upload portal.
Portal for Legal Action
According to CJP spokesperson Saurav Das, the proposed website is intended to provide injured protesters and eyewitnesses with a dedicated platform to submit photographs, videos and other supporting material identifying police personnel they believe were involved in the alleged assault during the recent demonstrations.
Das said the organisation’s legal team would review the submissions before converting them into formal complaints against the identified officers. If the complaints do not lead to the registration of FIRs, the party plans to seek judicial intervention by approaching the courts.
CJP has described the initiative as an accountability mechanism rather than a political campaign, arguing that documenting alleged misconduct is essential when protesters believe institutional remedies have failed. The organisation says the portal will function as a centralised archive of testimonies and visual evidence, enabling affected individuals to participate in a structured legal process.
The announcement marks a shift in the group’s strategy from organising street protests to pursuing legal remedies based on documented evidence. However, whether the material submitted through the portal would ultimately be admissible in legal proceedings would depend on police investigations and judicial scrutiny.
Legal experts generally note that photographs and videos can support complaints but must be verified and examined alongside other evidence before determining individual responsibility.
Protests and Police Claims
The portal announcement comes against the backdrop of weeks of nationwide student protests over alleged examination paper leaks and demands for reforms in the country’s recruitment and examination systems. The demonstrations gained momentum after student organisations accused authorities of failing to prevent repeated irregularities in competitive examinations, leading to widespread calls for accountability and systemic reforms.
The movement culminated in the “Sansad Chalo” march towards Parliament during the Monsoon Session, where protesters were stopped by Delhi Police, resulting in confrontations, detentions and injuries. Since then, the movement has expanded beyond examination reforms to include demands for accountability over the police response to the demonstrations.
CJP leaders and several student organisations have alleged that police used disproportionate force against peaceful protesters, with videos and photographs circulating online showing injured participants and tense confrontations.
Several protesters have publicly claimed they were assaulted during the crackdown and have called for independent investigations into the conduct of individual police personnel. Delhi Police, however, has rejected allegations of unprovoked violence.
Officials have maintained that protesters became “unruly, aggressive and violent”, ignored repeated warnings, violated prohibitory orders and damaged public property. Police have also stated that personnel were injured during the clashes and that multiple FIRs were registered following the unrest.
Meanwhile, discussions between representatives of the Centre and CJP have begun, although no breakthrough has been reported. Protest leaders have reiterated that demonstrations demanding education reforms and accountability will continue while also calling for peaceful protests across the country.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
The right to peaceful protest and the responsibility to maintain public order are both essential pillars of a democratic society. Allegations of excessive force by law enforcement deserve a fair, transparent and independent examination, just as claims of violence or damage during protests should be investigated impartially. Initiatives that seek to preserve evidence can contribute to accountability, provided the material is verified and assessed through due legal process rather than public opinion alone.
Equally, institutions must ensure that complaints from citizens are addressed promptly and fairly to strengthen public trust. At a time when concerns over examination integrity have already shaken the confidence of thousands of students, it is important that dialogue, transparency and constitutional processes remain at the centre of any resolution.
