The Delhi government says it will not take legal action against protesters associated with the CJP (commonly referenced as Citizens for Justice and Peace) other than in cases involving individuals with criminal antecedents. According to an order from the home department, where arrests or detentions have already been made, the government will review those arrests and release the arrested persons through an expedited process. The statement also indicates that the government’s approach includes withholding protection only for people with a record of criminal cases, implying that such individuals may face consequences despite the broader decision not to pursue action against the protest group.
The government’s position is presented as a policy directive governing how law enforcement actions during the protests are handled going forward, particularly around detention or arrest status. While the order lays out the mechanism for reviewing and releasing those already detained, it does not suggest a blanket waiver for everyone involved; it differentiates between protesters without criminal backgrounds and those with prior criminal involvement. The development focuses on administrative review and decision-making under the Delhi government’s home department.
