India, July 30 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that police regulations permit the use of pellet guns in exceptional circumstances, while agreeing to examine allegations that metallic pellets were fired at students during the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) "Sansad Chalo" protest in Delhi on July 20.

A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana directed the Centre to preserve the ammunition log of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel deployed during the demonstration.

The Court also directed the Delhi government to ensure adequate medical treatment for the petitioners and others who allegedly sustained pellet injuries during the protest over alleged examination paper leaks.

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