Legal Battle Looms as Congress Scrutinises Police Response to Bihar Student Demonstrations

Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar warned that the investigation could lead to legal action in higher courts. He argued that merely announcing the withdrawal of cases against protesters is insufficient without holding accountable the officials who ordered the crackdown. The committee is collecting FIRs, victim statements, and other documents to build a case that may be presented before the High Court and other judicial forums. The party insists that the youth’s right to peaceful protest must be protected under democratic norms.