‘High-powered committee to probe alleged Delhi Police excesses on students’: SC

Student protest in Jantar Mantar ( File Image)NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would constitute a high-powered committee to examine allegations of police excesses during recent student protests in Delhi.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana will pass the order on Wednesday after receiving suggestions from the parties on other members to be included in the panel.The bench further stated it will direct the authorities to hand over video footage and CCTV recordings of the violence during the July 20 Parliament march in Delhi to the committee for examination.The panel will also examine complaints and allegations made by female protesters who were reportedly targeted during the march and in other areas.During the hearing, t