What happened (custodial allegations in Supreme Court petitions)
Several petitions pending before the Supreme Court of India allege illegal and arbitrary detention of individuals associated with student protests in Delhi and Bihar.
Allegations involving Junaid Malik (Delhi-linked petition):
The petition filed by Junaid Malik alleges that he volunteered to distribute food and water at Jantar Mantar and that Delhi Police picked him up along with a friend on July 24.
The petition alleges that Delhi Police blindfolded Junaid Malik and his friend, detained them at an undisclosed location overnight, and repeatedly questioned them about the funding source for the protest.
Allegations involving a 22-year-old law student from Bihar (Bihar-linked petition):
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