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This view focuses on SC quashes FIRs against all NEET protesters, but 'hardened criminals' to face trial; CJP reacts. It also highlights Supreme Court quashes all FIRs across the country against NEET paper leak protesters.
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At least 25 people flagged at Jantar Mantar CJP protests were in jail, records show
English Varthabharati
Jailed accused among those ‘identified’ at Jantar Mantar protest
National Herald
Police cam spotted teen murder accused at CJP protest. There’s a jail twist
The Indian Express
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SC quashes FIRs against all NEET protesters, but 'hardened criminals' to face trial; CJP reacts
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The Times of India reports that the Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to quash all FIRs against student protesters involved in NEET paper leak demonstrations across India. The bench stated the order is specific to the case and not a precedent, while permitting Delhi Police to pursue an FIR against 2,873 individuals with criminal antecedents present at Jantar Mantar. The article notes that the Cockroach Janata Party called off its planned September 5 protest following the assurances and court order.
Supreme Court quashes all FIRs across the country against NEET paper leak protesters
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The Business Standard reports that the Supreme Court quashed nationwide FIRs related to the July protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party using its extraordinary powers under Article 142. The bench stated that mere participation in a protest will not be treated as an offence. The report notes that the group withdrew its planned September 5 march in Delhi after receiving assurances from the Centre regarding criminal cases and compensation.
Supreme Court Quashes FIRs Against Students Involved In CJP Protests
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Outlook India reports that the Supreme Court ordered the closure of FIRs registered nationwide over student protests between July 20 and 25, barring states and Union Territories from filing fresh cases. The bench allowed Delhi Police to proceed against 2,873 individuals with alleged criminal antecedents. The article also mentions the Centre's assurance to formulate a compensation policy for families of students who died by suicide following the NEET-UG exam cancellation.
SC quashes Jantar Mantar protest FIRs across India, permits fresh FIR against 2873
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Supreme Court Observer reports that a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant invoked Article 142 to quash FIRs registered during the July 20 Jantar Mantar student protests. The court barred new FIRs over the same incidents while permitting a fresh FIR against 2,873 individuals based on serious criminal antecedents. The report highlights that the CJP withdrew its September 5 protest march following the ruling and government assurances.
Supreme Court quashes FIRs against student protesters across India
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Telangana Today reports that the Supreme Court quashed FIRs against student protesters in several states for demonstrations held between July 20 and 25, extending the relief pan-India. The bench invoked Article 142 to protect the future prospects of young protesters. The article notes that the court permitted Delhi Police to register a single FIR against 2,873 individuals with serious criminal antecedents, and that the CJP withdrew its proposed September 5 protest march.
CJP alleges man attacked people during Jantar Mantar protest, posts video to back its claim
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The Cockroach Janta Party alleged in a social media post that a man admitted in a video to attacking people during the Jantar Mantar protest and receiving immunity from BJP leaders. AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal shared the video and questioned the Prime Minister. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court quashed FIRs related to pan-India NEET 2026 protests after the Centre gave assurances, leading the CJP to call off its planned September 5 protest.