SC Panel Launches Portal to Receive Complaints Over July Protest Violence at Jantar Mantar

The Supreme Court-appointed High Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) has launched an online portal to receive complaints and information about the violence reported at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and other places outside the national capital in July 2026. The portal, hpec.nic.in, will allow affected people, including police personnel, to submit their complaints and share relevant information with the committee.

According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the committee will investigate different aspects of the violence, including allegations of excessive use of force, attacks on protesters, harassment of women and damage to property. The portal has been reportedly  designed to protect vulnerable witnesses and keep the identities of complainants confidential if they wish.

Committee to Focus on Pellet Guns and Violence Against Women

The Ministry of Home Affairs reportedly said the committee would give priority to complaints related to the use of pellet guns, targeted violence and harassment of female protesters. It will also examine allegations of excessive violence and damage to property by both sides.

The committee was formed by the Supreme Court to investigate the incidents of violence during protests held at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and other locations in July 2026. Its investigation will cover the issues mentioned in the Supreme Court’s orders dated August 18 and September 10, 2026.

The panel will examine the complaints and information submitted by affected people and other stakeholders as part of its inquiry.

How to Submit Complaints to the Committee

People affected by the violence can reportedly visit the official portal at hpec.nic.in to upload their complaints, representations and supporting material in the required format. Witnesses and other people with relevant information or suggestions can also use the portal to contact the committee.

Those who prefer to submit their complaints physically can visit the HPEC office at Shiksha Sadan, 17, Rouse Avenue Institutional Area, New Delhi, between 2 pm and 4 pm on working days.

Complaints and relevant documents can also be sent by post to the same address or by email at hpec2026.enquiry@nic.in.

The portal is intended to make it easier for affected people to share their experiences and provide information that may help the committee investigate the July violence.