But why cant the same public who protested in such a huge number stand up together and swear to not to pay a single penny in bribe?
Wo lete hai kyunki hum dete hai
That's because people succumb before the oppressive powers given to the police.
These British raj archaic laws were made so that Police is able to suppress people at their command. Today the same command lies in the hand of corrupt executives (who themselves had spent a hefty amount to get the post) and politicians.