The Economic Times

27 FIRs in 7 days: Legal crackdown ensues over protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Over a week, law enforcement registered 27 FIRs against protesters targeting the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. The police utilized provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to enforce regulations and account for collective actions. Specific sections invoked included those addressing joint criminal liability, obstruction of public officials, and physical confrontation. Police established barricades and sealed roads around key protest locations to maintain order.