Can ‘exceptional circumstances’ justify the use of pellet guns on protesters? What Supreme Court said

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A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana noted that police personnel are permitted to use pellet guns in exceptional situations under the BPRD advisory. The bench described the plea seeking a complete ban on their use as 'vague'.

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