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Supreme Court to Hear Junaid Malik’s Complaint of Illegal Detention at Jantar Mantar Protest
✍️ TOI City
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 12:41 PM
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Volunteer Junaid Malik, who distributed free food during the Chief Justice of India protest, has filed a petition alleging illegal detention, police questioning over funding and forced unlocking of his phone. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear his case.
Junaid Malik, a volunteer known for handing out free meals at the Jantar Mantar protest against the Chief Justice of India, has approached the Supreme Court with a formal complaint. He alleges that he was illegally detained by police during the demonstration and that officers questioned him about the sources of the food‑distribution funds.
Malik claims that during the interrogation, police forcibly unlocked his mobile phone, accessing personal data without his consent. He also says that members of his family were harassed by police officials, adding to his concerns about state‑run security forces’ conduct.
According to the petition, the actions were carried out by officers from the police and the Intelligence Bureau, raising questions about the use of intelligence agencies in crowd control. The complaint seeks redress for the alleged violations of his rights and demands an investigation into the officers involved.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Malik’s plea, marking a significant step in addressing police misconduct allegations linked to political protests. The court is expected to schedule a hearing in the coming weeks, after which it may order an inquiry or other remedial measures.
Malik claims that during the interrogation, police forcibly unlocked his mobile phone, accessing personal data without his consent. He also says that members of his family were harassed by police officials, adding to his concerns about state‑run security forces’ conduct.
According to the petition, the actions were carried out by officers from the police and the Intelligence Bureau, raising questions about the use of intelligence agencies in crowd control. The complaint seeks redress for the alleged violations of his rights and demands an investigation into the officers involved.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Malik’s plea, marking a significant step in addressing police misconduct allegations linked to political protests. The court is expected to schedule a hearing in the coming weeks, after which it may order an inquiry or other remedial measures.