Supreme Court to Review Facial Recognition Use by Delhi Police on NEET Protesters

The Supreme Court of India will examine the allegations surrounding the Delhi Police's use of facial recognition technology and biometric surveillance against protesters at Jantar Mantar. The review follows a plea from Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament A.A. Rahim, who argues that employing such technology and covert surveillance on peaceful demonstrators is unconstitutional, as reported by The Hindu.

Rahim's petition posits that the application of facial recognition systems infringes on the civil liberties of those participating in protests. The case has gained attention amid broader discussions on privacy and the protection of individual rights during demonstrations.

In a related development, the Supreme Court has agreed to defer the selection meeting for the Director General of Police (DGP) in Odisha, following allegations that the selection process breaches a previous judgment regarding police appointments.