Now, a close follow-up by the court on their compliance with its own directions and suggestions would go a long way in inspiring confidence. The registration of cases against peaceful protesters at Jantar Mantar in Delhi as well as in the other states was a deterrence ploy of the government. Allegations of the use of electric batons, lathis fitted with nails and inappropriate behaviour with students, including girls, have already surfaced. It is hence very much in order that the Supreme Court forms a special investigation team to get to the bottom of the allegations. The police brutality must not go undocumented; we are an independent country functioning on the rule of law.