Supreme Court Panel to Hear Evidence on Jantar Mantar Protest Violence on October 29-30
The Supreme Court-appointed High Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) will hold hearings on October 29 and 30 in New Delhi to examine allegations of pellet gun use, harassment of female protesters, excessive force, and property damage during the July Jantar Mantar protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). The five-member panel, chaired by retired Justice R Subhash Reddy, invites affected persons to submit evidence in person or via an online portal, ensuring protection for vulnerable witnesses. The inquiry addresses claims against both police and protesters.
First-hand measurement across 10 sources
We measured how 10 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 72/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, theassamtribune, theassamtribune, thehindu, thetribune, deccanherald, businessstandard, thetelegraph, and 2 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 9 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 24 Oct, 07:42 am. Other outlets followed.