The Centre for Justice and Peace launched the Sakshi portal to collect evidence of police excesses during protests in Delhi on July 20, 2026 [1].
This initiative signals a coordinated legal effort to hold law enforcement accountable for the treatment of student activists. The movement follows a period of intense unrest regarding the NEET examinations that previously contributed to the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan [2].
The CJP, a student activist group, said it will pursue legal action based on the data gathered through the new portal. The crackdown occurred primarily at Jantar Mantar, where students gathered to protest [1]. The group is using the digital platform to crowdsource documentation from participants who witnessed or experienced police violence [1].
Beyond the pursuit of accountability, the group is negotiating the legal status of those arrested during the unrest. CJP said it has reached an understanding with the government to withdraw First Information Reports, known as FIRs, against protesters and organizers [2]. The group said it is currently awaiting a formal written agreement to finalize these terms [2].
These developments follow a timeline of escalating student demands and government responses. The July 20 [1] events served as a flashpoint for the movement, leading to the current push for transparency and legal immunity for the demonstrators [1], [2].
“The Centre for Justice and Peace launched the Sakshi portal to collect evidence of police excesses.”
The launch of the Sakshi portal represents a shift from street protest to legal documentation, aiming to create a verifiable record of state action. By simultaneously negotiating the withdrawal of FIRs, the CJP is attempting to secure the safety of its members while building a case for systemic police accountability in Delhi.
