Why Saakshi Exists
"Because evidence should not vanish when it matters most."
Too many incidents against peaceful protesters go undocumented. Videos disappear, phones are taken, and by the time a case needs proof, the record is gone. Saakshi is built to preserve that record with integrity.
How the Platform Operates
A clear, cryptographic path from on-ground witness to secure, protected record.
Document safely
If you witness an incident during a peaceful protest, record only when you can do so without putting yourself or others at risk. Get to safety first.
Upload originals
Open the Saakshi platform and upload the original photo or video files. Avoid compressed forwards. Originals preserve critical metadata.
Get fingerprinted
Each upload receives a cryptographic fingerprint. That hash helps prove the file existed at a specific point and was not silently altered.
Save access code
Store the access code securely. It is your key for later retrieval and for sharing access with verified legal aid when needed.
Support defense
Verified counsel teams can review tamper-evident records to support individuals who faced rights violations during assembly.
Is it safe?
Built for careful use, not careless exposure. No platform can promise absolute safety. Saakshi focuses on evidence integrity, limited access, and user caution.
Tamper-evident trail
Files are fingerprinted on upload so later alterations are harder to hide. The goal is a clearer, cryptographically signed evidence trail for legal processes.
Limited access
Access is designed for verified legal aid pathways, not open public browsing of sensitive protest media. Your records are kept locked from public view.
Your control
You keep your access code. Do not share it casually. Treat it like a password for your evidence. Without it, the record cannot be retrieved.
Safety first
Saakshi is a preservation tool, not a substitute for personal safety, medical help, or immediate legal counsel on the ground. Always prioritize safety first.
How It Helps Protests
Systematic defense of the constitutional right to assemble peacefully.
Stops evidence from disappearing
Phones get seized. Chats get deleted. Cloud links expire. A dedicated vault reduces the chance that critical footage vanishes before it can help.
Strengthens documentation
Peaceful protesters and witnesses can preserve what happened with clearer provenance, which supports accountability processes.
Helps legal aid respond faster
When counsel needs records, organised and fingerprinted files are easier to review than scattered WhatsApp forwards.
Protects the right to assemble
Reliable documentation helps defend people who were lawfully exercising their right to peaceful protest.
Ready when you are.
Enter the Saakshi platform to upload and protect your files. This explanation page lives on the CJP website. The vault itself is at cjp-saakshi.com.