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- The Supreme Court has ordered a completely independent and fresh investigation into the violence that broke out during a protest led by the 'Cockroach Janata Party' at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on July 20.
- Police had used tear gas and lathi-charged to disperse the crowd, leading to clashes between protesters and police.
- The Court observed that police did not properly follow previously laid-down rules and that new guidelines or procedures may be needed for handling protests.
- It also remarked that conducting an inquiry without fixing accountability or punishing wrongdoers is futile.
What to watch next
- Findings of the fresh independent investigation ordered by the Supreme Court
- Whether action is taken against those found to have broken the law
- Possibility of new guidelines or procedures for police handling of protests
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