Indian Politics
Delhi Police Defends Facial Recognition Use at Jantar Mantar Protests
The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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The Delhi Police informed the Supreme Court on August 17, 2026, that facial recognition technology used during NEET-UG protests was deployed solely to identify individuals with criminal records.
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Police officials stated that the surveillance was conducted in 'legitimate state interest' and denied allegations of mass monitoring of peaceful protesters at Jantar Mantar.
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The Supreme Court is currently reviewing the legality of such surveillance tools, with petitioners arguing that the technology infringes on the fundamental right to privacy.