Supreme Court Orders Preservation of Pellet Gun Ammunition Logs

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre and ordered the preservation of ammunition logs for pellet guns used by the RAF during recent student protests. This directive comes as the court hears a Public Interest Litigation regarding the use of pellet guns, which it noted can be used in exceptional situations.

30 Jul, 03:24 — 30 Jul, 06:24

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Why this matters

The use of pellet guns by security forces in crowd control has been a contentious issue in India, often leading to severe injuries. This Supreme Court order signifies judicial oversight on their deployment and aims to ensure accountability, potentially influencing future crowd management protocols.

Key entitiesSupreme Court Centre Rapid Action Force (RAF)NEET protests

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What sources agree on

The Supreme Court issued an order regarding pellet guns.
The order specifically concerns pellet guns used during NEET protests.
The Rapid Action Force (RAF) was involved in the use of these pellet guns.

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

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The Supreme Court asked the Centre to preserve the ammunition log of the RAF.

agreed·hindustan-timesindian-express

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The pellet guns were used in NEET protests.

agreed·hindustan-timesTimes of India

The Supreme Court observed that pellet guns can be used in exceptional situations when violence is not controlled by lathicharge and tear gas.

unverified·Times of India

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Scope of the Supreme Court's observations

hindustan-timesindian-express

Focuses on the specific order to preserve ammunition logs for NEET protests.

Times of India

Includes a broader observation from the SC that pellet guns can be used in exceptional, violent situations when other methods fail.

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The Supreme Court's observation that pellet guns can be used in exceptional situations if violence is not controlled by lathicharge and tear gas.

ReportedTimes of India

Missinghindustan-timesindian-express

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual34d ago

'Can be used in exceptional situations': SC hears PIL on pellet-gun use during student protests

The Supreme Court observed that when in extreme violent situations police are permitted to use bullets if violence does not get controlled by lathicharge and tear gas, how can they be barred from using pellet guns if a protest, which has turned violent after being hijacked by miscreants for ulterior purposes.

By RAJEEV SINGH

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ndtvMostly Factual34d ago

Supreme Court's Landmark Order On Fixing Responsibility For Lift Accidents

The Supreme Court said a consumer cannot be expected to first determine the extent of each party's fault in the event of a lift accident

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First report: ndtv · 30 Jul, 03:24|Full coverage: 4 · 3h|Window: 3h

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ndtv30 Jul, 03:24First to report

Supreme Court's Landmark Order On Fixing Responsibility For Lift Accidents

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Times of India30 Jul, 06:24

'Can be used in exceptional situations': SC hears PIL on pellet-gun use during student protests

indian-express30 Jul, 06:32

‘Preserve ammunition log’: Supreme Court notice to Centre over Delhi protest crackdown

hindustan-times30 Jul, 06:34Latest update

Plea on use of pellet gun: SC asks Centre to preserve ammunition log of RAF used in NEET protests

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from a general discussion on the permissibility of pellet guns to a specific judicial order for accountability regarding their use in recent protests.

Initial Hearing and Observation2026-07-30T06:24:36.000Z

The Supreme Court began hearing a PIL on pellet gun use during student protests, observing that their use might be permissible in extreme situations.

Order for Log Preservation2026-07-30T06:32:47.000Z

The Supreme Court specifically ordered the Centre to preserve the ammunition logs of pellet guns used by the RAF during NEET protests.

Supreme Court Orders Preservation of Pellet Gun Ammunition Logs

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'Can be used in exceptional situations': SC hears PIL on pellet-gun use during student protests

Supreme Court's Landmark Order On Fixing Responsibility For Lift Accidents

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Supreme Court's Landmark Order On Fixing Responsibility For Lift Accidents

'Can be used in exceptional situations': SC hears PIL on pellet-gun use during student protests

‘Preserve ammunition log’: Supreme Court notice to Centre over Delhi protest crackdown

Plea on use of pellet gun: SC asks Centre to preserve ammunition log of RAF used in NEET protests

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