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- The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, dismissed a plea concerning police action against student protesters during a Cockroach Janata Party march held on July 20.
- The petitioner's counsel argued that videos showed police atrocities against the protesters.
- The CJI declined to review the videos, telling the lawyer the court was not interested in watching them and asking him not to waste the court's time.
- The dismissal means the court will not, at this stage, examine the alleged police conduct raised in the plea.
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- Whether the petitioner approaches another bench or forum with the video evidence
- Any follow-up legal action or comments from the Cockroach Janata Party or the protesters
- Any official response from police authorities regarding the alleged atrocities
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