New Delhi, July 28: The Supreme Court has directed the authorities to release all detained individuals below the age of 18 who do not have any criminal background, reaffirming that minors should not be subjected to unnecessary detention during the ongoing proceedings.
The Court also instructed officials to ensure that the personal information and digital data of protesters are kept strictly confidential. It emphasized that no personal details should be disclosed publicly or shared in a manner that could compromise the privacy or safety of those involved.
In addition, the Court ordered the preservation of all relevant evidence, including CCTV recordings, drone footage, body-camera videos and other electronic records, to ensure a fair and transparent investigation into the incidents related to the protests.
The interim directions reflect the Court's commitment to protecting the rights of minors, safeguarding the privacy of protesters and ensuring that any further legal proceedings are supported by properly preserved evidence.
The Court also instructed officials to ensure that the personal information and digital data of protesters are kept strictly confidential. It emphasized that no personal details should be disclosed publicly or shared in a manner that could compromise the privacy or safety of those involved.
In addition, the Court ordered the preservation of all relevant evidence, including CCTV recordings, drone footage, body-camera videos and other electronic records, to ensure a fair and transparent investigation into the incidents related to the protests.
The interim directions reflect the Court's commitment to protecting the rights of minors, safeguarding the privacy of protesters and ensuring that any further legal proceedings are supported by properly preserved evidence.