Supreme Court says states are free to close or withdraw FIRs against CJP protesters
The Supreme Court said states may close or withdraw FIRs against CJP protesters, except those accused of grave and serious offences.
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“States can close or withdraw FIRs against students who participated in NEET protests: Supreme Court”
Supreme Court says states can close or withdraw FIRs against students who participated in NEET protests
Key points
- SC says Delhi and states may close FIRs against protesting students with no grave offences.
- Criminal antecedents refer only to grave and heinous offences, court clarifies.
- Union government will not pursue FIRs except those with serious antecedents.
- Over 2,700 FIRs with grave offences will not be withdrawn, per Mehta.
- Hearing adjourned to August 18; court highlighted police excess and rights of peaceful protest.
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“Supreme Court says states free to close, withdraw FIRs against CJP protesters”
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The Supreme Court said states may close or withdraw FIRs against CJP protesters, except those accused of grave and serious offences.