New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Over the course of a seven-day protest targeting the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, law enforcement agencies registered a total of 27 FIRs.

Delhi Police relied heavily on four specific sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) to crack down on the demonstrators, with joint criminal liability emerging as the primary charge.

Barricades were erected, roads around Jantar Mantar and Parliament Street were sealed off, and prohibitory orders were enforced.

The data indicated a concerted effort to target non-compliance with public orders, obstruction of official duties, and active resistance against public servants. Delhi Police registered 27 separate First Information Reports (FIRs), using key provis...