Supreme Court Agrees to Quash FIRs Against Students Over NEET Protests
· India · The Hindu, livelaw.in, Hindustan Times
The Supreme Court in New Delhi agreed to invoke exceptional powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to quash First Information Reports registered against students who participated in nationwide protests over NEET-UG exam paper leaks. Chief Justice Surya Kant, heading a three-judge Bench, stated that cases involving individuals with serious criminal antecedents would be decided separately after court discussions. The Bench announced plans to constitute a high-powered committee to examine issues concerning the protests and requested a comprehensive list of FIRs naming only students. Advocate Vrinda Grover, representing students, noted that Delhi Police had failed to disclose FIR details despite earlier assurances of no action against peaceful protesters. The nationwide agitations followed paper leaks that previously triggered the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Why it matters
The decision offers direct legal relief to thousands of students facing police action across India, while establishing judicial oversight over law enforcement measures used during youth protests.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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